Bone Density of Large Newborn Infants and Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Sheba Medical Center40 enrolled

Overview

Bone density was found to be impaired among lage babies and infants of diabetic mothers as found in small group studies. The assumption is that large weight decreases fetal movements and causes decreased bone mineralization.The aim of the study is to compare 2 study groups - of large infants and infants of diabetic mothers to each other and to controls.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Bone Density

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 DayMax age: 7 Days

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Inclusion Criteria: * Term infants of birth weight 4 kg and above, and * Infants of diabetic mothers. Exclusion Criteria: * Preterms, * Major congenital malformations, * Sick babies.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Bone density

Time frame: 1 week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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