Early detection and understanding of visual impairment in young children
Official title: Integrative Neurodevelopmental Approach to CVI: Screening and Subtyping in Early Childhood
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-11047849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young children with vision problems caused by cerebral visual impairment (CVI) by creating a way to spot it early in babies, so they can get the right support to grow and learn better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $638,837 |
| NIH project number | 1R01EY036154-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047849 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are infants and young children, particularly those at risk for cerebral visual impairment, aged 0 to 4 years.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 4 years or do not have any visual impairment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on cerebral visual impairment (CVI), which is a leading cause of vision problems in young children. It aims to develop a screening algorithm to detect CVI early in infants and establish neurodevelopmental profiles to guide interventions. The study will assess infants at various developmental stages and utilize standardized assessments to better understand the relationship between visual impairment and neurodevelopment. By identifying CVI earlier, the research seeks to provide targeted support to optimize children's learning and development.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and better intervention strategies for children with visual impairments, enhancing their developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in early detection methods for visual impairments, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in managing CVI.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Veeral Shailesh — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Shah, Veeral Shailesh
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.