Understanding how preterm birth affects infant attention and language learning
Early Predictors of Infant-Parent Coordinated Attention and Word Learning in Preterm and Full-Term Infants
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA · NIH-10987166
This study is looking at how being born early affects babies' ability to pay attention and learn words from their parents, so we can better understand the challenges preterm infants face in developing language skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10987166 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of preterm birth on the ability of infants to coordinate attention with their caregivers and learn words. It focuses on how preterm infants, compared to full-term infants, may face challenges in visual attention and motor skills that are crucial for language development. By observing interactions between infants and their parents, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms that influence language acquisition in preterm infants. The research will utilize various assessment tools to measure attention and language learning outcomes over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are infants born preterm (before 37 weeks of gestation) and their parents.
Not a fit: Patients who are full-term infants or those who do not have concerns related to language development may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for supporting language development in preterm infants.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been extensive research on full-term infants, this specific investigation into preterm infants' coordinated attention and language learning is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA — COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FU, XIAOXUE — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA
- Study coordinator: FU, XIAOXUE
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.
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