Investigating the link between preterm birth and autism risk
Autism in Preterm Birth
This study is looking at how being born early might affect the chances of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder, and it's for families with children born preterm in Sweden and Finland between 1996 and 2020, to help understand the different factors that could play a role in this.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10779769 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how being born preterm, before 37 weeks of gestation, may influence the risk of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It aims to understand the environmental factors associated with preterm birth and how they might differ from those affecting children born at full term. By creating a cohort of children born in Sweden and Finland from 1996 to 2020, the study will analyze various risk factors and their potential impact on ASD development. This could lead to new insights into the causes of ASD and help identify children at higher risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who were born preterm.
Not a fit: Patients who were born at full term (after 37 weeks of gestation) may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for autism in children born preterm.
How similar studies have performed: While the connection between preterm birth and autism has been suggested, this specific approach to studying the etiology of ASD in preterm children is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sandin, Sven — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Sandin, Sven
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.