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Who can join the Infant Feeding & Early Development Puberty (IFED-2) Study?
Children who were part of the IFED study as infants can join this follow-up study. The child's mother or other parent or guardian will be asked to be part of the study by providing information about their child's background, growth, and development. Currently, we are inviting families of female infants that were previously part of the IFED Study to join IFED-2 as part of the second phase of the study.
What was involved in Phase 1 of the study?
In Phase 1, we collected information from children and parents 3 times over the course of about a year (enrollment, 6 months, 1 year).
Study activities included:
- Questionnaires (parent & child)
- Urine sample collection (child)
- Body measurements, including height and weight (child)
What does Phase 2 of the study involve?
In Phase 2, we are asking families of all IFED-2 girls to participate in one round of study activities. We will also ask families of girls that have yet to experience menarche (the first period) at the time they complete their Phase 2 questionnaire to participate in one more round of study activities about one year later.
Study activities included in each round:
- Questionnaires (parent & child)
- Urine sample collection (child)
Families that newly enroll in Phase 2 of the study will also be asked to complete a brief parental history questionnaire and a medical records release form when they join the study, in addition to the study activities described above.
Do I have to travel to a clinic or complete any study activities in person?
IFED-2 is fully remote! There are no clinic visits for this study. You will complete study activities at home, online, and by sending material through the mail, when it is convenient for your family.
What will IFED families receive for taking part?
You will receive an electronic gift card after completing study activities to thank you and your child for your time and effort. Eligible families will receive the following for participating in Phase 2 study activities:
- Your family will receive $30 if at least one growth and development questionnaire is complete at each round of study activities.
- For times when we request urine samples, your child will get $10 for each urine filter card returned to us (up to $40 total).
Families that have completed at least one study activity will be entered into a drawing for an additional $250 gift card after each round of study activities.
How do I join the IFED-2 Study?
Please contact our study team by e-mail at info@IFED2.com or call us at 1-866-948-1129
