How parent-infant interactions with music can improve health in early life
Effects of enriched parent-infant interaction on health in early life
This study is exploring how singing and making music together can help improve the mood and well-being of babies, especially for families looking for fun and easy ways to connect with their little ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10988509 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how enriching parent-infant interactions through music can positively impact the health of infants. It focuses on low-cost interventions that enhance the quality of these interactions, particularly through infant-directed singing. The study will involve parent-infant pairs, where they will be randomly assigned to different conditions to assess the effects of music on infant mood and overall well-being. By utilizing smartphone technology, the research aims to make these interventions easily accessible and effective for families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parent-infant dyads with infants aged 0 to 4 months.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this research include families with infants older than 4 months or those not interested in music-based interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental and physical health outcomes for infants through enhanced parent-infant bonding.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar music-based interventions for enhancing parent-infant interactions.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mehr, Samuel a — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Mehr, Samuel a
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.