INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This study is testing whether a simple eye-tracking test can help screen 9-month-old infants for autism spectrum disorder during regular pediatric check-ups. Researchers will measure how babies look at social scenes on a screen and follow their development until age 2. The goal i…

This study aims to improve the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in infants by using advanced MRI brain scans while babies sleep naturally. Researchers will scan about 200 infants, some at risk for cerebral palsy and some developing typically, from 3 months to 2 years old. The go…

This study aims to create a new, easier-to-use tool for detecting early signs of movement problems in babies. Researchers will use special sensors and video recordings of babies' movements, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), to see if they can accurately predict future m…

This study is testing whether a special play-based training program for caregivers and their preterm infants can improve the babies' development. Researchers will compare standard care to standard care plus a program that uses finger puppets to encourage interaction and communica…

This study is testing whether playing specially designed music, sometimes with a parent's recorded voice, can help very premature babies in the hospital. Researchers want to see if this reduces the babies' stress, helps their brains develop better, and improves their language ski…

This study aims to better understand how infants and young children develop in their first few years of life. Researchers will observe and assess 1,200 children, aged 16 days to 42 months, during a single play-based session with a specialist. The goal is to learn about typical de…

This study is comparing two new types of specially processed baby formula against a standard formula to see if they support healthy growth just as well. Researchers want to know if these formulas cause fewer digestive problems, like gas or fussiness, in healthy newborn babies. Th…

This research study aims to measure how infants burn energy (calories) during their first three months of life. Researchers want to test the accuracy of new methods for tracking baby metabolism by measuring the same infants twice, about a week apart. The study involves healthy, f…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help first-time parents in rural Guatemala support their newborn's healthy development. Researchers will compare the app to traditional paper caregiving guides over 18 months. They want to see if the app helps improve babies' lan…

This study aims to create better tools for measuring how babies use their arms and hands. Researchers will analyze videos of children, including some who had a stroke around birth and some who are developing typically, to understand movement patterns. The goal is to develop a new…

This study aims to understand how the pancreas changes size during pregnancy and how this relates to diabetes risk. Researchers will use MRI scans to track pancreas size in about 87 pregnant women and their developing babies from early pregnancy until one year after birth. The go…

This study is testing a special tummy time positioner designed for infants who have tracheostomy tubes (breathing tubes). Researchers want to see if the device fits babies of different sizes, if it allows safe tummy time, and what parents and healthcare providers think about it. …

This study is investigating whether immediate skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her preterm baby after birth can influence the baby's stress-related genes and improve their development. Researchers will compare 60 preterm babies who receive this immediate contact with tho…