The Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) study at the University of Miami
Researchers at the University of Miami are conducting a study on how early-life experiences affect child health and development for families across the country.
Fast Facts
Under 20 Weeks Pregnant
Ages 18+
Compensation
Provided Up To $400 per visit
Able to Commute
to Miami, FL
Study Background
Understanding the impact of the environment on child health can help shape better care, policies, and resources.
The ECHO study at the University of Miami is part of the NIH’s Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. Our research focuses on how environmental and psychosocial exposures during pregnancy and early childhood influence long-term health outcomes. By participating, families help researchers uncover insights that could improve health outcomes, support services, and resources for children nationwide. Participants will be involved in both virtual and in-person study activities. These include completing surveys, attending study visits, and providing biological samples.
Study Background
Understanding the impact of the environment on child health can help shape better care, policies, and resources.
The ECHO study at the University of Miami is part of the NIH’s Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. Our research focuses on how environmental and psychosocial exposures during pregnancy and early childhood influence long-term health outcomes. By participating, families help researchers uncover insights that could improve health outcomes, support services, and resources for children nationwide. Participants will be involved in both virtual and in-person study activities. These include completing surveys, attending study visits, and providing biological samples.
Additional Information
This study is designed to understand how early-life experiences, including environmental exposures and family factors, affect children’s health, growth, and behavior. The goal is to generate knowledge that can improve health outcomes and resources for families nationwide.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Under 20 weeks pregnant
- Ages 18+
- Able to commute to Miami, FL for study visits
- Fluent in English or Spanish
Complete virtual surveys during your study visit windows.
Attend in-person visits at one of our study locations to provide samples.
Participate in additional components, such as accelerometry, neurological assessments, and placenta donation at birth.
Continue follow-up visits with your child up to yearly after the first birthday.
Partners may join the study starting at the child’s 6-11 month visit window.
Compensation varies depending on the type of participation:
$250 for completing surveys per visit window
$75 for each sample collected
Up to $100 for any additional data elements (e.g., accelerometry, neurological assessments, etc.)
- $40 gas voucher for travel or reimbursement for ride services like Uber or Lyft
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.