Understanding the long-term effects of neonatal seizures on child development
Neonatal Seizure Registry Developmental Functional EValuation (NSR-DEV)
This study is looking at how seizures in newborns, caused by brain injury, can impact a child's growth and development over time, and it’s for parents of kids who have had these seizures to help understand what factors might affect their child's future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10550229 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how neonatal seizures, which occur due to brain injury, affect the long-term development of children. By following a cohort of over 300 children who experienced these seizures, the study aims to identify risk factors for developmental disabilities and how parental well-being influences these outcomes. Parents will provide annual reports on their child's development, and children will undergo standardized IQ testing at age 5. The study utilizes clinical data, EEG, and MRI measures to create predictive models for developmental outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 2-7 years who have experienced neonatal seizures.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced neonatal seizures or are older than 7 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for children at risk of developmental disabilities due to neonatal seizures.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in understanding the long-term effects of neonatal conditions on child development, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glass, Hannah Cranley — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Glass, Hannah Cranley
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.