INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This study aims to see if a portable eye-tracking device can accurately screen 9-month-old infants for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays. Researchers will test over 2,000 babies and follow them until age 2 to confirm diagnoses. If successful, this tool…

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 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 watches and tests 1,200 healthy infants and toddlers (16 days to 42 months old) to understand how they think, talk, move, and interact. Researchers use play-based tasks and parent questionnaires to map normal development and spot early signs of trouble. The goal is to …

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 looks at how two new partially hydrolyzed whey-based infant formulas affect growth and digestion in healthy, full-term babies. About 234 infants will be fed either a standard formula or one of two experimental formulas for the first 4 months. Researchers will track wei…

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

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…

This study looks at how healthy infants aged 1 to 3 months burn energy. Researchers will measure energy use and body fat in 70 babies to better understand infant development and overnutrition. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to treat any condition.

This study tests whether a special play activity using finger puppets can help preterm infants develop better. Caregivers will use the puppets to get the baby's attention and encourage communication, alongside standard developmental care. The study will enroll 188 preterm babies …

This study tests if 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 mobil…