Pregnancy Research Study
Researchers at the George Washington University want to understand the impacts of sweetened beverage consumption during pregnancy.
Women Who Meet The Following Criteria May Be Eligible To Participate
Regularly Consume Sweetened Beverages 3 Or More Times Per Week
Less Than 16 Weeks Pregnant
Plan to Breastfeed
Receive Up To
$750
In-Person Study Visits In Washington, D.C.
Study Background
Researchers at the George Washington University are studying the effects of sweetened beverage consumption during pregnancy.
We want to understand how consumption of non-sugar sweeteners – such as those found in sweetened beverages – during pregnancy impacts the mother and baby. Specifically, we want to see how these sweeteners impact the mother’s health and the baby’s development, including body composition and gut health.
Study Background
Researchers at the George Washington University are studying the effects of sweetened beverage consumption during pregnancy.
We want to understand how consumption of non-sugar sweeteners – such as those found in sweetened beverages – during pregnancy impacts the mother and baby. Specifically, we want to see how these sweeteners impact the mother’s health and the baby’s development, including body composition and gut health.
Additional Information
Through this research, we hope to learn more about the effects of consuming non-sugar sweeteners during pregnancy on the health of the mother and baby.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women less than 16 weeks pregnant
- Regularly consume sweetened beverages 3 or more times per week (ex. Splenda or Equal in your coffee or tea, stevia, diet soda, light lemonade, diet iced tea, or adding sweetener drops to water)
- Plan to breastfeed
Participants will first attend a virtual screening visit to confirm their eligibility. Then, over the course of the year-long study, they will have monthly virtual consultations with a nutritionist to monitor dietary intake and guide beverage consumption. Participants will also attend four in-person visits, two during pregnancy and two postpartum. At these visits, they will be asked to provide blood, stool, and urine samples; after their baby is born, we will measure the baby’s body fat and collect a stool sample from them.
Participants can receive compensation up to $750 for their time and effort upon completing all study activities.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
