Can watching brain waves reveal early signs of developmental delays?

NCT ID NCT03307317

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This observational study looks at how the brain responds when watching others perform actions, focusing on the mirror neuron system. Researchers will measure brain activity in healthy adults and infants, including those at risk for developmental delays, using EEG and fNIRS. The goal is to understand typical development and identify early markers of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

learning disability

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DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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