Exploring how prenatal factors and infant sleep affect toddler behavior and attention.
Official title: Identifying risk earlier: Prenatal exposures, neurodevelopment, and infant sleep as pathways to toddler attention and behavior dysregulation
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-10930901 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how things like a mother's sleep and emotional health during pregnancy can affect a baby's brain development and behavior as they grow into toddlers, and it’s designed for families who want to understand the early influences on their child's development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $795,396 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH132210-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10930901 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant individuals and their infants, particularly those experiencing sleep difficulties or emotional dysregulation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or whose children are older than toddler age may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between prenatal exposures, such as maternal sleep and emotional well-being, and their impact on infant neurodevelopment and subsequent toddler behavior. By analyzing data from mothers, fathers, and infants, the study aims to understand how early sleep difficulties may link neurodevelopmental profiles to attention and behavior dysregulation in toddlers. The research employs innovative methods, including actigraphy and consumer devices, to measure sleep variability over time, providing insights into family dynamics and health behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to early identification and intervention strategies for children at risk of behavior disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the links between prenatal factors and child behavior, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crowell, Sheila E. — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Crowell, Sheila E.
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.