Pregnancy & Child Development Study
The University of Vermont is conducting the HEALthy Brain and Child Development Study (HBCD).
Fast Facts
Ages 18+
Currently Pregnant
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Vermont
Study Background
Researchers are studying how child development may be affected by exposures to various experiences and conditions.
The HBCD Study will enroll a large number of families from across the U.S. and follow them and their children through early childhood. The researchers want to better understand how the brain develops.
Families will be asked to participate in activities once during pregnancy and across several visits during early childhood.
Be part of the largest long-term study of early brain and child development in the United States!
Study Background
Researchers are studying how child development may be affected by exposures to various experiences and conditions.
The HBCD Study will enroll a large number of families from across the U.S. and follow them and their children through early childhood. The researchers want to better understand how the brain develops.
Families will be asked to participate in activities once during pregnancy and across several visits during early childhood.
Be part of the largest long-term study of early brain and child development in the United States!
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to better understand how child development may be affected by exposures to various experiences and conditions. Results from the HBCD study will provide information to enhance the well-being of children.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Currently pregnant
- Planning to stay in the area after child is born
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Completing surveys and participating in interactive games and activities
- Providing blood, urine, and saliva samples
- Wearing an activity/heart rate tracker
- Undergoing an MRI (a safe, non-invasive method that provide pictures of your child’s brain)
- Undergoing an EEG (a safe, non invasive method to measure your child’s brain activity)
Compensation of up to $45/hour will be provided for completion of study visits.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.