Welcome to the Other Newborn/Infant Health Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

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AGE: Infants up to 6 months old

DURATION: Up to 12 months

LOCATION: By phone or videoconference

COMPENSATION: YES

The TAP Study - Tympanocentesis to Assess Pathogens Study

Are you the parent of an infant between 6-35 months old? You and your child may be eligible to participate in a research study to help researchers better understand the bacteria and viruses that cause ear infections. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Child

Other Child Development

Other Newborn/Infant Health

Precision Medicine

AGE: Infants 6-35 months old

DURATION: Up to 2 years

VISITS: One in-person study visits and remote nasal swabs

LOCATION: UPMC Primary Care Center (Oakland) and Children’s Community Pediatrics (CCP) offices

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

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Newborn/Infant Health