Breastmilk in Response to a Bout of Exercise

Description

The purpose of this study is to unveil the mechanistic benefits of a bout of postpartum maternal exercise on infant health that are provided by breastmilk.

Conditions

Infant Development, Obesity, Childhood, Diabetes, Childhood-Onset

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to unveil the mechanistic benefits of a bout of postpartum maternal exercise on infant health that are provided by breastmilk.

Breastmilk Composition in Response to a Bout of Exercise

Breastmilk in Response to a Bout of Exercise

Condition
Infant Development
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rochester

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Active coronary artery disease or heart failure.
  • * Participation in a structured exercise program ≥ 1 day/week in the "inactive" subcohort or \< 3 days per week in the "active" subcohort.
  • * A known medical condition that in the judgment of the investigator might interfere with the completion of the protocol such as the following examples:
  • * Abnormal liver function test results (Transaminase \>2 times the upper limit of normal
  • * Abnormal renal function test results (calculated GFR \<60 mL/min/1.73m2);
  • * If on antihypertensive, thyroid, anti-depressant or lipid lowering medication, lack of stability on the medication for the past 2 months prior to enrollment in the study
  • * Uncontrolled thyroid disease (TSH undetectable or \>10 mlU/L); testing required within three months prior to admission for subjects with a goiter, positive antibodies, or who are on thyroid hormone replacement, and within one year otherwise
  • * Abuse of alcohol or recreational drugs
  • * Active tobacco smoking within the past 3 months
  • * Infectious process not anticipated to resolve prior to study procedures (e.g. meningitis, pneumonia, osteomyelitis).
  • * Uncontrolled arterial hypertension (Resting diastolic blood pressure \>90 mmHg and/or systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg) at the time of screening.
  • * A recent injury to body or limb, muscular disorder, use of any medication, any carcinogenic disease, or other significant medical disorder if that injury, medication or disease in the judgment of the investigator will affect the completion of the protocol
  • * Active pregnancy
  • * Restrictions on Use of Other Drugs or Treatments:
  • * Any other medication believed to be a contraindication to the subject's participation.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Mark Pataky, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2028-09-25