Understanding how early life experiences affect child brain development
16/24 Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium
This study is looking at how different environmental factors affect how children grow and develop in their first 10 years, and it's for families with young kids to help understand what can support better brain development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877735 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of various environmental hazards on child development, focusing on the first 10 years of life. It aims to establish a normative template of developmental trajectories by studying a diverse sample of 7,500 mothers and infants across the United States. The study employs advanced neuroimaging techniques like MRI and EEG, along with behavioral and physiological assessments, to gather comprehensive data on how factors such as maternal health and stress influence brain development. By analyzing this data, the research seeks to identify critical periods and factors that can lead to better developmental outcomes for children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include mothers and their infants, particularly those who may have been exposed to various environmental hazards during pregnancy or early life.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 10 years or those without any exposure to the identified environmental hazards may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for enhancing child brain development and mitigating adverse effects from early life experiences.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding child development through similar methodologies, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Nathan a — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Fox, Nathan 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.