Testing brain signaling in infants at early risk
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain “mirrors” or responds to actions, with the goal of finding early signs of neurodevelopmental disorders. It includes healthy adults and infants, and infants who may be at risk, to compare brain patterns early on.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old (if joining as an adult)
- Be generally healthy based on a medical history and physical exam
- If joining as an infant, be about 9 months old (about a 2-week window) and full-term
- If joining as an at-risk infant, be about 12 months old (about a 2-week window) and have one risk factor
- No major hearing or vision problems that are not corrected (auditory/visual impairments)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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