INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This early-stage study is checking if metformin, a common diabetes medication, is safe and practical to give to infants who suffered brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. The goal is to see if this drug could help improve brain development in these babies, who remain at high…

This small pilot study is testing whether a telehealth program can help caregivers support infants who show early signs of attention and self-regulation difficulties. The program teaches caregivers strategies to use during daily activities at home. Researchers will see if the pro…

This study aims to understand how different feeding methods affect babies' gut bacteria. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 240 infants who are either breastfed, fed a standard formula, or fed a newer formula designed to be more like breast milk. They will collect stool…

This study is testing whether a special jumpsuit with movement sensors can be used to track how babies develop motor skills in their own homes in rural Malawi. About 100 infants will wear the suit during play several times from 6 to 18 months old. Researchers will then check the …

This study is observing how a baby's gut bacteria change when they first eat solid foods, and how those changes might relate to their development. Researchers are comparing two common first foods—sweet potato and pear—to see how their different carbohydrate types affect the growt…

This study is looking at whether using a specific baby sleep guidance app (Huckleberry) helps improve infant sleep and the mental health of new mothers. Researchers are enrolling 120 mothers with babies under 1 year old who receive healthcare through a specific Medicaid program. …