INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This study tests two types of parent coaching—group sessions and text messages—to help Latino mothers with healthy feeding and sleep habits for their babies. The goal is to prevent obesity and related health problems in early childhood. About 256 mothers and their newborns will t…

This small pilot study tests a telehealth program that coaches caregivers of infants (12-18 months old) who show early signs of ADHD. The program teaches caregivers techniques to help their child with self-control and emotional regulation. The goal is to see if this approach is f…

This study tests whether the diabetes drug metformin is safe and practical to give to infants who suffered brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. About 30 babies under 6 months old will receive metformin to see if it helps their brain development. The main goal is to check fo…

This study is following 180 pregnant women to see if changes in their body fat during pregnancy are linked to their baby's body fat at birth. Researchers will track mothers' weight and fat using special scans and measurements. The goal is to understand how the womb environment ma…

This study looks at how different baby formulas change the bacteria in a baby's gut. Researchers will compare standard formula, a new formula designed to be more like breast milk, and breast milk itself. About 240 healthy, full-term babies born vaginally will take part. The goal …

This study looks at whether using the Huckleberry sleep app helps babies sleep better and improves mothers' mental health. About 120 mothers with infants under 1 year old will answer surveys about sleep, mood, and bonding. The goal is to understand if digital tools can support fa…

This study tests whether a special jumpsuit with sensors can accurately measure how babies develop movement skills in rural, low-income settings. About 100 infants in Malawi will wear the jumpsuit at home from 6 to 18 months old. Researchers will compare the jumpsuit data with st…

This study looks at how the first solid foods (sweet potato or pear) change the gut bacteria of breastfed babies and how those changes relate to their development. About 100 healthy infants and their mothers are taking part. The goal is to learn, not to test a treatment.