Child Brain Imaging Development Study – Now Recruiting Participants!
| Long Title: | Motion Robust Relaxometry for Infant Imaging |
| Eligibility: | 0-24 months of age, accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Please contact our team to help determine eligibility and learn more about the study |
| Brief Explanation: | The purpose of this research study is to develop new approaches to study brains with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with the overall goal of improving imaging studies of infants and young children. Specifically, we aim to create a more pleasant experience by making the process faster, quieter, and less sensitive to motion. The new methods may eventually help with the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases. |
| Tasks: | There are two elements to this study: Imaging and Developmental Assessments. Imaging will consist of taking photos of the child’s brain (MRI) while they are naturally sleeping (during a nap or evening sleep). Developmental assessments will consist of observing your baby’s movement to assess how your baby is moving and developing. |
| Time: | Participation involves up to two visits to the Waisman Center. The imaging visit will take ~2-4 hours and the developmental assessment visit will take 1 hour (~3-5 hours total). These visits may be completed on the same day or on two separate days no more than five days apart. |
| Planning Your Visit: | The visits will take place at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Avenue. Free parking will be provided on the day of your visit. |
| Compensation: | Up to $75 ($50 for imaging, $25 for developmental assessments). |
| Current Status: | Recruiting children for MRI visit only (no developmental assessments). |
| More Information: | Study Summary Study Flyer |
| Contact Us: | Interested in participating? Questions about the study? Call us at 608-516-4558 or email us at relaxmri@bi.wisc.edu. |
| Dates: | March 2022-February 2026 |
| Project Number: | UW-Madison IRB: 2022-0043. NIH: 5R01HD108868-03 |
| Funding Agency: | National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |