Award
National Institute of Mental Health 5K01MH129510-05
Longitudinal Antecedents of Attention Problems in Very Preterm Children: Role of Epigenetics, Executive Function, and Caregiver Psychological Distress
Recipient
WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL-RHODE ISLAND
Award Amount
$187,821.00
Ceiling
$187,821.00
Awarded
April 21, 2026
Identifier
5K01MH129510-05
A research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health to study biological, cognitive, and caregiving factors influencing attention problems in very preterm children, focusing on epigenetics, executive function, and caregiver distress.
Description
This study examines initial levels and change in DNA methylation, executive function, and caregiver psychological distress as predictors of inattention trajectories in a sample of 568 very preterm children. The project aims to improve understanding of risk factors for attention problems in this high-risk population and identify sensitive periods for intervention.