Links Between Newborn Brain Connectivity and Social Development
- Study HIC#:2000021541
- Last Updated:03/20/2026
Are you pregnant and you interested in learning more about your new baby’s development? Do you have a family member with autism?
You can play an important role in research discovery by enrolling your baby in a highly innovative study on early social development. We are currently recruiting babies for a study examining links between brain connectivity and social development in infancy. Participation includes a brain imaging session at 2 to 4 weeks of age and follow-up visits at our Lab at 4, 6, 12, and 18 months. The brain study uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and occurs while babies nap naturally and is entirely non-invasive. The follow-up visits involve monitoring of cognitive, social, and language development by expert clinicians and researchers. For more information, you can visit:
https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/participate/newborns/
- Age1 year 3 months - 1 year 9 months
- GenderBoth
Contact Us
For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact:
Erin Carrubba
- Phone Number: 1-203-737-1334
Help Us Discover!
You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call +18779788343 for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
We recruit newborns who have a family member with autism (e.g., parent, sibling, aunt/uncle, or a cousin) and newborns who do not have relatives with autism. The visits are fun, interactive, and family friendly. Parents often find it rewarding to contribute to research that will help improve the lives of children with autism and their families.
Compensation up to $350. Free and secure parking is provided.
Interested volunteers may also fill out our inquiry form.
Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
