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Developmental Epidemiological Study of Children Born Through Reproductive Technology

United States3,700 participantsStarted 2017-07-14

Plain-language summary

DESCRT will be a long-term study that both looks back in time, at successful pregnancies, and forward in time at early pregnancy and long-term as these children grow. Currently, there are limited data on the long-term effects of infertility and infertility treatments on children. There are some studies to suggest that these children may have altered metabolic profiles, but this study aims to be the largest study to answer this question.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years

SexALL

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Retrospective arm Inclusion criteria: \- children conceived by parent(s) who sought evaluation/treatment for infertility Exclusion criteria: \- Children with chronic medical illnesses that prevent a study visit Prospective arm Inclusion criteria: \- seeking evaluation/treatment for infertility Exclusion criteria: \- none