INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This study tests a behavioral program called Individualized Developmental Care (NIDCAP) for newborns with complex congenital heart disease. The program aims to reduce stress from the hospital environment by supporting parent involvement, creating a soothing setting, and adjusting…

This early-stage trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, is safe and feasible for infants who suffered brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. Thirty infants under 6 months old will receive metformin for 6 weeks, with close monitoring of kidney and liver functio…

This study tests whether coaching for Latino mothers on how to feed and put their babies to sleep can prevent obesity in the first two years of life. About 256 mothers and their healthy full-term infants will receive either group coaching or text-based support. The goal is to hel…

This pilot study tests a telehealth-delivered training program for caregivers of infants (12-18 months old) who show early signs of ADHD, such as trouble with self-control or emotion regulation. The program teaches caregivers strategies to support their child's development throug…

This study tests whether a smartphone app can help first-time parents in rural Guatemala track and encourage their baby's development. 220 families are taking part, with some using the app and others receiving standard care. Researchers will measure differences in language, motor…

This study looks at whether common baby items, such as bouncers and carriers, can help healthy infants develop better. Researchers will observe 100 mothers and their full-term babies, measuring things like eye tracking, crying, smiling, and parent-child interaction. The goal is t…

This study follows 180 pregnant women to see how changes in their body fat during pregnancy relate to their baby's body fat at birth. Researchers use MRI scans and weight tracking to understand early influences on childhood obesity. The goal is to learn more about how the womb en…

This study looks at how different infant diets affect gut bacteria in healthy, full-term babies. Researchers are comparing a standard formula, a new formula designed to be more like breast milk (Enfamil NeuroPro), and breast milk itself. They will track changes in gut bacteria, g…

This study looks at how introducing solid foods like sweet potato or pear changes the gut bacteria of breastfed babies. Researchers will track 102 infants and their mothers to see how these first foods affect digestion, health, and early brain development. The goal is to learn ho…

This study looks at whether using the Huckleberry sleep app can improve infant sleep and the mental health of mothers. Researchers will track 120 families with babies up to 12 months old. They will measure sleep quality, maternal mood, and bonding. The goal is to understand if di…

This study tests a wearable jumpsuit called MAIJU that measures how babies move at home. Researchers will track about 100 infants in rural Malawi from 6 to 18 months old, comparing their motor development with later neurodevelopmental outcomes. The goal is to see if this simple d…