BIBS

03 Sep BIBS

The Brain Influences on growth at Birth Study is trying to learn how a baby’s brain contribute to growth and weight gain in the first six months of life.

We are recruiting pregnant individuals or families with babies up to 1 month old.

-All parent participants will have one screening phone call.
-Parent and child participants will have two in-person visits at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, spread out over 6 months.
-Visits will typically last 45 minutes to 1.5 hour.
-Baby participants will have one brain MRI and body measurements. Parents will complete study questionnaires.

There will be one remote visit at 3 months (one online questionnaire).

Participants may earn up to $200 for the completion of the entire 6-month study.

Please, see more information about the study here:

BCFS001036-UW-Sewaybricker-InfantDevelopment [Landing Page]

Participant Eligibility

Eligibility will be determined by phone screening questions.

Inclusion criteria:
• Neonate aged 1-4 weeks at the time of enrollment
• Neonate born at term (Gestational Age ≥ 37 weeks)
• Pregnant individual or other parent willing to participate together with their child

Exclusion criteria:
• Twin or multiple pregnancy
• Born large for gestational age (birth weight >90th percentile for age and sex)
• Significant health condition by the neonate affecting growth and development
• Current use of medications by the neonate (e.g. glucocorticoids, anti-epileptics)
• MRI contraindication by the neonate (e.g. metal implant, unstable medical condition)

Contact

Leticia Sewaybricker
(206) 543-5357