INFANT DEVELOPMENT

This study aims to create a simple, accurate tool using sensors and machine learning to detect motor delays in babies as young as 1 month old. Researchers will observe 1,700 infants, including those with brain injuries and healthy controls, to see if the technology can predict fu…

This study is testing whether a quick, non-invasive eye-tracking test can help screen for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays in babies as young as 9 months old. Researchers will use a mobile device to measure how infants look at social scenes, then foll…

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 aims to create better 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 (8-36 months old) to build a new assessment tool c…

This study looks at how babies' brains process speech 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 disorders. The goal is to find early si…

This study uses MRI scans to measure pancreas size in pregnant women and their unborn babies. Researchers want to see how the pancreas changes during pregnancy and how those changes are linked to diabetes. The goal is to better understand diabetes risk for both mother and child. …

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, tracking their diet, inflammation levels, and genetic changes. The goal is to understand how diet might infl…

This study explores whether playing music, with or without a parent's voice, can lower stress and improve brain development in very preterm infants (born 24-30 weeks). About 243 babies from two hospitals will be randomly assigned to music, music plus parent voice, or standard car…

This study watches how healthy infants and toddlers (16 days to 42 months old) develop thinking, language, movement, and social skills. Researchers will use play-based tests and parent questionnaires to map normal growth patterns. The goal is to better understand early developmen…

This study measures how much energy healthy infants use during their first three months of life. Researchers will use special chambers and a safe water test to track energy expenditure and body fat in 70 full-term babies. The goal is to better understand normal infant development…

This study aims to improve early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) by scanning babies' brains during natural sleep using advanced MRI. Researchers will follow about 200 infants—some at risk for CP and some typically developing—from 3 months to 2 years old. They will compare brain …

This study looks at whether two new partially digested whey-based baby formulas help healthy full-term infants grow just as well as a standard formula, while also being easier on their tummies. About 234 babies will be enrolled within their first 28 days and followed for 4 months…

This study tests whether 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 …

This study tests if playing with finger puppets can help preterm infants develop better. Caregivers will use puppets to get the baby's attention and encourage communication. The study will compare babies who do this plus standard care to those who only get standard care. About 18…

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 …