Understanding how infants develop the ability to recognize and navigate visual scenes
How do Cortical regions selective for visual scenes develop in human infants?
['FUNDING_R01'] · MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY · NIH-10877726
This study is looking at how babies learn to see and understand their surroundings during their first year, which is important for their growth and independence, and it’s for parents who want to know more about how their little ones’ brains develop.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10877726 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how infants develop the ability to recognize and navigate their visual environment, which is crucial for their independence and quality of life. Using advanced imaging techniques like fMRI and fNIRS, the study will observe the brain regions involved in scene perception during the first year of life. The researchers aim to compare two theories: one suggesting that early scene recognition is based on basic visual information, and another proposing that it involves higher-level cognitive processes influenced by other brain regions. This research could provide insights into typical brain development in infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants in their first year of life who are typically developing.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than one year or those with known developmental disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of infant brain development, potentially leading to better interventions for children with developmental delays.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized neuroimaging techniques to study brain development, suggesting that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY — CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SAXE, REBECCA R — MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Study coordinator: SAXE, REBECCA R
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.
Conditions: Acquired brain injury