Clinical Trial: Early Exposure to Lead and Adolescent Development

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

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Brief Summary: This prospective cohort study examines the role of prenatal and early postnatal lead exposure on the neuropsychological status and social adjustment of adolescents enrolled in the Cincinnati Lead Study. We are examining the relationship between moderate exposure to lead and neuropsychological deficits, difficulties in peer relationships, personality disturbances and juvenile delinquency. This birth cohort of approximately 300 subjects has been followed since 1980 with regularly scheduled assessments of blood lead concentrations, health history, social and hereditary factors, and neurobehavioral development.

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Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

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Information By: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

Dates:
Date Received: February 26, 2001
Date Started: May 1997
Date Completion: May 2001
Last Updated: March 22, 2006
Last Verified: March 2006