What is the Hassenfeld Study?

The purpose of this study is to improve the health of children in Rhode Island. The information that we gather may help us identify factors that affect child health. Researchers are seeking to recruit at least 5,000 women and their newborns over five years to take part in a research study.

This is an observational study, which means you will not be asked to change what you normally do or be asked to take any medicines or drugs. This study is a longitudinal study, which means that we will follow women and their infants for at least five years after delivery.

What will I need to do if I participate in this study?

If you are interested in participating in the study, you will need to read and sign a form, which says you agree to join the study. We will ask you to answer questions about you, your health, and your pregnancy. We will contact you each year around your child’s birthday to ask you more questions about you and your child.

The Hassenfeld Study is collaborating with other studies to better understand maternal and child health. There may be times when we also ask you to participate in additional studies. You do not have to participate in others to be a part of this study.

It does not cost anything to be part of the study.

How do I learn more about this study?

If you are interested in learning more about the Hassenfeld Study, someone from the Hassenfeld Institute will contact you to give you more information. You may also call our study line at (401) 863-9746.

Principal Investigators:

• Methodius Tuuli, MD,MPH, MBA
  Executive Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Women & Infants Hospital
• Michael Silverstein
  Director
  Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute
  The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Contact Information

For more information please call the study line at (401) 863-9746 or (401) 274-1122, ext. 42855.

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