Understanding how early life experiences affect child brain development
14/24 The Healthy Brain & Child Development National Consortium
This study is looking at how different environmental factors, like a mother's health and stress, affect how children grow and develop in their first 10 years, and it's for families who want to understand what helps kids thrive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891591 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 24 sites in the United States. The study utilizes advanced neuroimaging techniques, along with behavioral and physiological assessments, to gather comprehensive data on how factors like maternal health, substance exposure, 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 pregnant women and mothers with infants up to 10 years old, particularly those exposed to various environmental hazards.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have children under the age of 10 may not receive direct benefits 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 approaches, indicating the potential for significant findings in this study.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bandoli, Gretchen E. — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Bandoli, Gretchen E.
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.