Following mothers and children from pregnancy through childhood in China
Observes pregnancy health, exposures and child growth in women and their children.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang (PKUBC-WF)
Key facts
- Where
- Beijing, ChinaSee the site
Where in China
- Peking UniversityBeijing, ChinaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Peking University
- Trial code
- NCT06234332
- Record updated
- 24 November 2025
- Original description
The PKUBC-WF is a prospective cohort study carried out in Weifang city of Shandong, China. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the short-term and long-term effects of pre-pregnant and prenatal exposure on maternal and child health. Data are collected regarding environmental, nutritional and lifestyle exposures as well as short-term and long-term health outcomes of mothers and their children from birth to before 18 years old. Biological samples including peripheral blood, urine, placenta, umbilical cord, cord blood, and faeces are also collected.Read full original descriptionShow less
Peking University Birth Cohort in Weifang
The PKUBC-WF is a prospective cohort study carried out in Weifang city of Shandong, China. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the short-term and long-term effects of pre-pregnant and prenatal exposure on maternal and child health. Data are collected regarding environmental, nutritional and lifestyle exposures as well as short-term and long-term health outcomes of mothers and their children from birth to before 18 years old. Biological samples including peripheral blood, urine, placenta, umbilical cord, cord blood, and faeces are also collected.
Inclusion: Pregnant woman; Pregnant women, 6-13\^+6 gestational weeks; Resided in Weifang in the past half years and have no plan to move out after delivery; Pregnant women who plan to have antenatal care and delivery in Weifang maternal\&Child Hospital; Pregnant women who is willing to participate in this study with informed consent; Pregnant woman's husband; His wife was eligible for enrollment; He is the biological father of the child (his wife's current pregnancy); Pregnant women's husband who is willing to participate in this study with informed consent; Offspring 4. Children born to pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria after enrolling in this study; Before the age of 8 years, his/her mother provided written informed consent. 6. After 8 years old, he/she agreed to continue this study and signed the informed consent.
Exclusion: Participants who cannot communicate normally.