Brain scans of social emotions in infants
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses brain testing (including MRI scanning) to better understand how young children’s brains support social emotions and communication. It may help researchers learn what brain patterns look like in typical early development.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 0 and 6 years old
- Your child was born between 34 and 42 weeks of pregnancy
- Your child’s birth weight was over 1500 grams (about 3.3 pounds)
- Your child has normal early brain function based on the study’s checks
- A parent/guardian can understand the study and sign consent
- Your child can safely have an MRI scan (no MRI safety issues)
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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