The study clinic visit procedures and samples collected throughout the study are analyzed to answer research questions and are not intended as diagnostic. However, if a skin prick test is…
The community of microbes (tiny living things such as bacteria) that make up the microbiome in the first years of life can have a major impact on a child’s health…
Find detailed information about our studies, their goals, cohort, timeline & organization here.
Our BLOOM studies will replace any information that can identify you and your child with a study identification number. All data and samples collected for the study will be kept…
The cash reimbursement and gift cards provided to you as part of your participation are meant to cover expenses for attending the clinic visit(s) and be a gesture of gratitude,…
If participating in the BLOOM Premature Child Study (PCS), you and your child will be involved in the study until your baby turns 3.5 years regardless of your child's age…
When participating in the BLOOM Premature Child Study (PCS), infants are enrolled until they reach 3.5 yrs old, regardless of the age they joined the study at, For similar questions…
If you agree for you and your child to participate in this study, there will be no direct benefit to your child or you. However, this study may help the…
The Alberta BLOOM Premature Child (PCS) Study:Infants born in a Calgary, Alberta hospital before 37-weeks gestation and their mothers; or participants of previous studies including Pregnancy During the Pandemic (PdP), BLOOM-LTFU, BLOOM-PTN, …
Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time. Whether you choose to participate or not will not affect the care you and your child receive.