How sleep and movement in premature infants can predict their development.
Official title: Sleep-related behavior and cortical activity in premature human infants as predictors of developmental outcomes.
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-11091569 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the sleep habits and movements of premature babies might help us understand their growth and development, using special tools to track their sleep patterns and behaviors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $631,678 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD104616-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11091569 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are premature infants, particularly those under 4 weeks old.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are full-term infants or older children beyond the age of 2 years may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between sleep patterns and movements in premature infants and how these factors may predict their developmental outcomes. By observing the active sleep state, which includes twitching of limbs and facial muscles, researchers aim to understand its role in brain development. The study utilizes advanced techniques like high-density electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings to gather detailed data on infant sleep and behavior. The findings could provide insights into critical developmental milestones for infants born prematurely.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and interventions for premature infants to enhance their developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding sleep and movement in infants, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blumberg, Mark Samuel — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Blumberg, Mark Samuel
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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.