Understanding how early life experiences shape children's health and brain development
ASSESSING THE EVOLVING IMPACT OF EARLY LIFE EXPOSURES ON CHILD PHYSICAL HEALTH AND NEURODEVELOPMENT
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL · NIH-11319102
This project helps us understand how a child's early experiences and environment, including recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic, shape their physical health and brain development as they grow.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11319102 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Every parent wonders how their child grows up healthy, but many things can affect a child's physical health and brain development from conception through adolescence. This project looks at how factors like sleep, chemical exposures, family life, and neighborhood safety can either help or hinder a child's growth. We are especially interested in how widespread events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have influenced these factors and children's health outcomes. By using a large existing dataset called the ECHO Cohort, we aim to uncover the complex connections between a child's environment and their overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on understanding child development from conception through adolescence, making it relevant to families with children in these age ranges.
Not a fit: Patients not in the age range of 0-20 years old, or those not interested in population-level health insights, may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us identify key factors that promote healthy child development and inform strategies to support children's physical and brain health.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds upon the existing large-scale ECHO Cohort, leveraging its extensive data to explore new questions about child development and environmental influences.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KOINIS MITCHELL, DAPHNE — RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: KOINIS MITCHELL, DAPHNE
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.