Participate in the HBCD Study

Participate in the HBCD Study

EVERY STORY COUNTS, ESPECIALLY YOURS.

Help shape the future of children's health.
Be a part of the largest, long-term study of early brain and child development in the United States.

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HBCD MapWHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The HBCD Study is enrolling pregnant women in their second and third trimester. Our goal is to have 7,200 participating families from different backgrounds with varied education, income levels, and living environments.

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

Your participation will have a lasting impact on future generations of children.

By participating in the HBCD Study, you and your baby will help researchers understand how different life experiences shape child development and children's brains, and impact their learning, behavior, and health.

Results from the study will provide information that parents, caregivers, and health professionals can use to support children's well-being.

WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION INVOLVE?

Participants meet with researchers

Participants meet with researchers at
a local university.

Participants complete interviews and play interactive games

Participants complete interviews or
questionnaires and play interactive
games with their baby.

Researchers collect information

Researchers collect information
starting during pregnancy through children’s
10th birthday.

Participants are compensated for their time

Participants are compensated for their
time in the study.

Researchers gather babies' data

Researchers gather babies’ data–like
growth measurements or heart and brain
activity–in safe and non-invasive ways.

All identifying information is private and confidential

All participants’ identifying information
is private and confidential.

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE?

Complete the following form if you're interested in participating in the HBCD Study.

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