How caregiving affects attention and thinking skills in children born very preterm
Caregiving Influences on Attention and Executive Function in Children Born Very Preterm
This study is looking at how the care that very preterm babies receive can affect their ability to pay attention and think as they grow up, with the goal of finding ways to help them do better when they start school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10949486 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the quality of caregiving influences attention and executive function in children who were born very preterm. It aims to identify modifiable environmental factors that could help prevent or reduce cognitive deficits as these children transition to formal schooling. By focusing on the caregiving environment during this critical period, the study seeks to understand the relationship between caregiving quality and child development outcomes. The research will utilize a cohort of very preterm infants to explore these dynamics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who were born very preterm and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who were not born very preterm or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved caregiving strategies that enhance cognitive development in very preterm children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that quality caregiving can positively impact early neurodevelopment, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Camerota, Marie — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Camerota, Marie
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 below.