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 compare those results to diagnoses ma…

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 observes 1,200 infants and toddlers (16 days to 42 months old) to understand how they develop thinking, language, movement, and social skills. Researchers use play-based tasks and parent questionnaires to map typical development and spot early signs of difficulties. Th…

This study looks at how healthy infants burn energy during their first three months. Researchers will measure energy use and body fat in 70 babies to learn more about normal growth and development. The goal is to gather information, not to test a treatment.

This study looks at whether two new partially digested whey-based baby formulas help healthy full-term infants grow just as well as a standard formula, while also being easier on their tummies. About 234 babies will be enrolled within their first 28 days and followed for 4 months…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help first-time caregivers in rural Guatemala support their baby's early development. Researchers will compare babies whose parents use the app to those who don't, measuring language, motor, and thinking skills. The goal is to see if …

This study tests if playing with finger puppets can help preterm infants develop better. Caregivers will use puppets to get the baby's attention and encourage communication. The study will compare babies who do this plus standard care to those who only get standard care. About 18…

This study looks at how babies' brains process speech and music sounds to see if it can predict later language skills. Researchers will measure brain activity in 50 infants at 8 months old, then check their language abilities at 18 months. The goal is to find early signs of langu…

This study looks at whether placing a moderate or late preterm baby directly on the mother's skin right after vaginal birth can reduce stress and improve development. Researchers will compare babies who get immediate skin-to-skin contact with those who are separated briefly. The …

This study uses MRI scans to measure pancreas size in pregnant women and their babies. Researchers want to see how the pancreas changes during pregnancy and how diabetes might affect those changes. The study will follow 87 women from early pregnancy until one year after birth.

This study aims to create and improve methods for measuring arm and hand movements in infants, including those with perinatal stroke or cerebral palsy. Researchers will analyze video recordings and developmental tests from 80 children, both with and without motor challenges. No t…

This study uses MRI scans of babies while they sleep naturally to understand how the brain develops in both healthy infants and those at risk for cerebral palsy. Researchers aim to find early signs of brain damage that could lead to faster diagnosis and treatment. About 200 infan…

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 old. Researchers will observe 1,700 babies, including those with brain injuries and healthy controls, to see if automated assessments can pre…

This study looks at whether playing music or music with a parent's voice can lower stress and improve brain development in very preterm babies (born between 24 and 30 weeks). About 243 infants from two hospitals will be randomly assigned to hear music, music with parent voice, or…

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 and their children for two years after birth, collecting blood samples and tracking growth. The goal is to un…