Award
NIH Reporter #1R01HD121242-01
Impact of in utero metformin exposure on offspring growth and metabolic outcomes
Recipient
East Carolina University
Award Amount
$685,159.00
Ceiling
$685,159.00
Awarded
September 17, 2026
Identifier
1R01HD121242-01
The project will examine how metformin exposure in utero affects offspring growth and metabolic health, using infant assessments and analyses of umbilical-cord-derived cells and placental metabolism.
Description
A randomized controlled trial comparing insulin and metformin treatment for gestational diabetes to study effects on infant growth and metabolism, including body composition, cellular metabolism, and placental metabolism.