Clinical Trials / Research Studies
Healthy Participant Study for Children 3 to 4 Years Old
Why are we doing this research?
Cincinnati Children's is conducting a research study, sometimes known as a clinical trial or clinical study, to learn more about language development in children and how language is processed in the brain. This study will look at differences (if any) between language in preschool children born full term and those that are born prematurely.
Who can participate?
Healthy children 3 to 4 years old who were at least 37 weeks at birth may be eligible to participate.
Conditions
- Healthy Infants, Children and Adolescent Studies
What will happen in the study?
The study involves one visit to Cincinnati Children’s lasting 2 to 3 hours. Here are some of the things that will happen in this study.
Your child will have:
- Language tests
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
You and your child will be given a consent form that thoroughly explains all the details of the study. A member of the study staff will review the consent form with you and will be sure that all your questions are answered.
What are the good things that can happen from this research?
It is possible that participants may not benefit from this study. However, future children may benefit from what we learn from this study.
What are the bad things that can happen from this research?
We will discuss possible risks or discomforts with those interested in learning more about the study.
Will you/your child be paid to be in this research study?
Participants may receive up to $200 for their time and effort.
Contact
language.imaging@cchmc.org
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
Study Doctor
Maria Barnes-Davis, MD/PhD
Stephanie Merhar, MD/MS
Department of Neonatology and Pulmonary Biology
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
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