Fatty Acid Levels and Memory in Breastfed Children
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cognitive Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 2/2/2019 |
| Start Date: | January 2010 |
| End Date: | December 2020 |
The Influence of FADS2 rs 174575 on Breastmilk Fatty Acid Levels and the Recognition Memory Abilities of 6-month Old Breastfed Infants and Follow-up
Purpose: To explore the relation between breastmilk nutrients and the cognitive abilities of
breastfed infants.
Phase 1: Near 3 months of age child and mother saliva samples for DNA obtained with breast
milk sample.
Phase 2: At 6 months of age child participates in electrophysiology session to test
recognition memory.
Phase 3: At 26 or 38 months of age, children will complete behavioral, dietary, and physical
assessments.
breastfed infants.
Phase 1: Near 3 months of age child and mother saliva samples for DNA obtained with breast
milk sample.
Phase 2: At 6 months of age child participates in electrophysiology session to test
recognition memory.
Phase 3: At 26 or 38 months of age, children will complete behavioral, dietary, and physical
assessments.
Inclusion Criteria:
- typically-developing
- exclusively breastfed
- unremarkable delivery
Exclusion Criteria:
- non-English speaking
- history of seizure activity
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