Examining brain development changes during birth in babies

Longitudinal assessment of human brain connectome changes across the birth transition in both term and preterm pregnancies

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10785703

This study is looking at how babies' brains grow and change right after birth, whether they are born on time or early, to help us understand how their brain development can be different from what we expect.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10785703 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates how the brain develops during the critical transition of birth, focusing on both term and preterm infants. By utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques and comprehensive behavioral assessments, the study aims to map the development of brain circuits over time. Participants will undergo brain imaging to track changes and help create a 'brain age' index that reflects individual brain maturation. This research is essential for understanding normal and atypical brain development in early life.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include infants born at term or preterm, particularly those under 11 years old.

Not a fit: Patients who are older than 11 years or those with pre-existing severe neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for brain development issues in infants.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in understanding brain development using neuroimaging techniques, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.