A platform to improve how we monitor baby development.
Official title: PRECARE is an innovative and integrated platform designed to improve the developmental surveillance of the baby.
Funded at Benten Technologies, INC. · NIH-10603833 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new tool called PRECARE that helps parents keep track of their little ones' growth and development, making it easier to spot any delays and get the right support for their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Benten Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manassas, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $385,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R43HD107740-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10603833 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include parents of infants and young children aged 0-11 years who are concerned about their child's developmental progress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 0-11 years or those who do not have concerns about developmental delays may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create an innovative platform called PRECARE that enhances the developmental surveillance of infants and young children. It addresses the significant gap in identifying developmental delays by providing parents with educational tools and technologies for better tracking of their child's milestones. The platform will utilize smart motion detection and facilitate data sharing to help healthcare providers assess developmental progress more effectively. By integrating these resources, PRECARE seeks to empower parents and improve early intervention outcomes for children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier identification of developmental delays in children, allowing for timely interventions that can significantly improve their long-term outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using technology and educational tools to enhance developmental surveillance, making this approach promising yet innovative.
Where this research is happening
-
Benten Technologies, INC.
Manassas, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ma, Tony Xuyen — Benten Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Ma, Tony Xuyen
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Improving breastfeeding support for African American mothers through a mobile app
This study is testing a new mobile app to help African American moms start and keep breastfeeding by offering personalized support and information to overcome common challenges they face.
-
A mobile health platform to support breastfeeding among low-income Hispanic mothers.
This study is testing a helpful mobile app called MILC that supports low-income Hispanic moms with breastfeeding by providing friendly advice and resources through a chatbot, making it easier for them to breastfeed exclusively for the first six months.
-
A mobile health platform to support mental health in new mothers
This study is testing a new mobile app called MommaConnect to help African American and Black women who are dealing with postpartum depression by providing support and resources that really speak to their experiences.
-
Improving healthcare access for older adults through mobile technology and community health workers
This study is working to help older adults, especially those who might not have easy access to healthcare, by using friendly community health workers and a new mobile app called eREACH that makes it easier for them to get health screenings, referrals, and helpful health information through fun videos.
-
A mobile app to help detect oral cancer in at-risk individuals
This study is testing a new mobile app called OC-DETECT that helps families in India screen for oral cancer by training younger members to take pictures of their loved ones' mouths, which experts will then review, making it easier for at-risk individuals to get the care they need.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.