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 1,000 pregnant women 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.

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 then ask you to answer questions about yourself, your baby, and the father of your baby at four different times:

• Before 28 weeks of pregnancy
• Between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy
• Between 34 and 38 weeks of pregnancy
• After delivery

We will also 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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