The Southampton Women's Survey was established to assess the influence of factors operating before conception and during pregnancy on the health and development of the offspring. 12,583 non-pregnant young women were recruited, and 3,158 were followed through pregnancy, with their offspring followed-up at 6 months and 1, 2, 3, 4, 6-7, 8-9 and 12-13 years. The 17-19 year follow-up has been piloted and is about to start.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 34 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Not pregnant, resident in Southampton UK.
Exclusion Criteria:
* GP requested no contact
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1The Southampton Women's Survey is listed as 'active, not recruiting' — does that mean my child could still somehow be considered, or is enrollment completely closed at this point?
2This study tracks several different health areas at once, including obesity, asthma, bone health, and cardiovascular risk factors in children — given my child's specific health concerns, how relevant might the findings from this kind of broad developmental study be to their care?
3Since this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it appears to be an observational study rather than a treatment trial, can you help me understand whether there's an active intervention involved or whether researchers are mainly collecting and tracking data over time?
4Given that the study covers long-term child development and metabolic health, are there any current treatment guidelines or standard-of-care options I should be prioritizing for my child right now rather than waiting to see what research like this eventually concludes?
5Are there other active studies or programs related to child development, nutrition, or the specific conditions my child is dealing with that might be worth exploring since this one is no longer enrolling new participants?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.