INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This study aims to see if a simple eye-tracking test can help screen 9-month-old infants for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. Researchers will use a mobile device to measure how babies look at social scenes, then follow up at 24 months to check accur…

This study tests a new pillow-like device that helps babies with tracheostomies (breathing tubes) lie on their stomachs for tummy time. Researchers want to see if the device fits well, is comfortable, and allows the baby to breathe safely. Parents and healthcare providers will sh…

This study uses MRI scans to measure pancreas size in pregnant women and their unborn babies. Researchers want to see how the pancreas changes during pregnancy and how those changes are linked to diabetes. The goal is to better understand diabetes risk for both mother and child. …

This study aims to improve early diagnosis of cerebral palsy by using advanced MRI scans on babies while they sleep naturally. Researchers will follow about 200 infants—some at risk for cerebral palsy and some typically developing—from 3 months to 2 years old. They will combine b…

This study looks at how much energy healthy babies use during their first 3 months of life. Researchers will measure this using a special chamber and a safe water test. The goal is to better understand normal infant growth and development. About 70 full-term, healthy babies who a…

This study looks at whether placing a moderate or late preterm baby directly on the mother's skin right after birth can lower stress and improve development. About 60 babies born vaginally between 32 and 37 weeks will be randomly assigned to either immediate skin-to-skin contact …

This study aims to create a simple, accurate tool using sensors and machine learning to detect motor delays in infants as young as 1 month. Researchers will observe 1,700 babies, including those with brain injuries and healthy controls, to see if automated assessments can predict…

This study observes infants and young children (16 days to 42 months old) to understand how they develop thinking, language, movement, and social skills. Researchers will assess children during a single play-based session with a parent present. The goal is to identify normal deve…

This study looks at whether two experimental partially hydrolyzed whey-based infant formulas are as good as a standard formula for healthy full-term babies. About 234 infants will be fed one of three formulas from birth to 4 months old. Researchers will track weight gain and chec…

This study looks at how babies' brains process speech sounds at around 8 months old, and whether this can predict their language skills later at 18 months. Researchers will compare infants with a family history of language or learning problems to those without. The goal is to fin…

This study aims to create and improve methods for assessing arm and hand movements in infants, including those with perinatal stroke or cerebral palsy. Researchers will analyze video recordings and other data from 80 children aged 8 to 36 months. No treatment is given; the goal i…

This study tests whether using finger puppets during playtime can improve development in babies born early (before 34 weeks). About 188 infants and their mothers will take part. The goal is to see if this simple, fun activity helps babies reach developmental milestones better tha…

This study looks at whether playing music, with or without a parent's voice, can lower stress and improve brain development in very preterm infants. About 243 babies born between 24 and 30 weeks will take part. Researchers will measure brain scans at full-term age and language sk…

This study tests a program where parents get guidance on playful interactions with their babies (0-1 year old) during routine home visits. Half of the 2,327 families receive the program plus usual care, the other half only usual care. The goal is to see if the program improves pa…

This study looks at whether eating a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy can improve outcomes for both mother and baby. Researchers will follow 2,000 pregnant women, tracking their diet, inflammation levels, and genetic changes. The goal is to understand how diet might infl…