U.S., July 31 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07738003) titled 'Perinatal Autism Genetics and Epigenetics Study' on July 27.
Brief Summary: The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities and Development is researching how pregnancy, early childhood experiences, and genetic factors influence child development, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Pregnant women are invited to participate in a study that tracks their pregnancy and child's early development, through simple, at-home activities using a cell phone. Participants complete short questionnaires, join an online interview, and videotape their baby's play after birth. They are also sent a kit to swab their baby's mouth to collec...