Sharing developmental data from preterm infants to improve child health outcomes
Official title: Sharing Developmental, Meta, and Video Data from Preterm Infants Enrolled in the SPEEDI Clinical Trial
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10789838 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at information from very preterm babies to help us better understand their growth and development, especially for those who might face challenges like Cerebral Palsy, so we can improve treatments and support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | September 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $175,481 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD113705-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10789838 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are very preterm infants who are enrolled in the SPEEDI clinical trial.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not preterm or who do not have developmental concerns may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on sharing longitudinal developmental data collected from very preterm infants to enhance understanding of child development and rehabilitation. By combining data sets, the research aims to create more accurate predictive models for developmental delays and conditions like Cerebral Palsy. The study will also analyze clinical trial outcomes to streamline future research efforts and provide insights for personalized rehabilitation interventions. This collaborative approach seeks to make valuable data accessible for further research and analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved predictive models and interventions for developmental delays in preterm infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in utilizing shared data sets for improving outcomes in child development, making this approach both promising and validated.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dusing, Stacey Chapman — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Dusing, Stacey Chapman
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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.