Baby brain scans in England to study early development
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This study does brain imaging (brain scans) in babies to better understand early brain development and how factors like family history and COVID-19 might relate to development. It may help researchers learn which babies could need extra support later.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and live in England, UK
- You are able to enroll even if you had COVID-19 or not
- You are enrolling a baby, with or without family history of autism or other learning/development conditions
- You can complete the study’s required screening and scan visits (per the study schedule)
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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