Understanding how early life experiences affect child brain development
10/24 Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium
This study is looking at how different environmental factors, like a mother's health and stress, can affect the brain development of children from birth to 10 years old, and it's for families with young kids to help improve support and care for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Osu Center for Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tulsa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10884479 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of various environmental hazards on child development, focusing on children from birth to 10 years old. It aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of neurodevelopmental trajectories by collecting data from a diverse group of 7,500 mothers and infants across 24 sites in the United States. The study employs advanced neuroimaging techniques, along with behavioral and physiological assessments, to analyze how factors like maternal health, substance exposure, and stress influence brain development. By creating a detailed dataset, the research seeks to provide insights that can inform interventions and support for affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include mothers and their infants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who may have experienced 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 strategies for promoting healthy brain development in children, particularly those at risk due to adverse early life experiences.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding child development through similar methodologies, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
Tulsa, United States
- Osu Center for Health Sciences — Tulsa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Croff, Julie May — Osu Center for Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Croff, Julie May
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.