Welcome to the Other Newborn/Infant Health Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

BabyCOVE Study - Baby

Are you the parent of a baby under 6 months old? Your baby may be eligible for a research study to evaluate an investigational pediatric vaccine that may protect infants from getting sick if they come into contact with SARS-CoV-2 (also called coronavirus), which causes COVID-19.

Constipation

AGE: birth to 6 months

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 10 in-person visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Brain Development and Pre-Speech Function in Infants with Isolated Oral Clefts - Isolated cleft of the lip and/or palate

Are you the parent/guardian of a two month-old infant with or without an isolated cleft lip/palate? You and the infant may be able to participate in a research study to understand the impact of exposure to anesthesia and oxygen levels on development. Compensation is provided.

Cleft Palate

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Healthy Child

Other Child Development

And 1 more area

AGE: 2-8 months old

DURATION: 3 hours each

VISITS: 2 in-person visits

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Urinary Microbiome in Children

Are you the mother of a newborn (up to 6 months of age)? You may be able to participate in a study to help a research team look at the bacteria found in the urinary tract and stool. This study involves collecting up to 7 urine and stool samples over up to 12 months. Study visits take place remotely via phone or video conference. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Child

Other Digestive System

Other Newborn/Infant Health

Remote Research

And 1 more area

AGE: Infants up to 6 months old

DURATION: Up to 12 months

LOCATION: By phone or videoconference

COMPENSATION: YES

Brain Development in Newborns with CHD

Are you the parent of a newborn (0-3 months old) with a diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD)? If so, your baby may be able to participate in a research study to help understand brain development in children with CHD. Study involves MRI scans of your baby’s brain and monitoring of your child’s development. Compensation provided.

Congenital Heart Defects

Heart Disease

Other Child Development

Other Newborn/Infant Health

AGE: Up to 3 months old

DURATION: Over 6 years

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

“Log on” Baby Development Research Study

Are you the parent of a child who is 0-24 months old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers understand how babies develop. Involves online video calls and online questionnaire completion in your home. You will be invited to participate with your child for up to 7 observation windows (30 minutes each), but you may complete fewer.

Healthy Child

Other Child Development

Other Newborn/Infant Health

Remote Research

AGE: Up to 24 months old

VISITS: Up to 7 observations

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: NONE

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