COgnitive Dynamics in Early Childhood

Launched by RADBOUD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · Mar 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The COgnitive Dynamics in Early Childhood (CODEC) study is looking at how children's thinking abilities can change from one child to another. Researchers want to understand why some kids might think differently than others and what factors—like their brains, experiences, and environments—affect these differences. They are also interested in how these variations in thinking might impact children's futures. The study is currently recruiting children aged 7 to 10 years for behavioral assessments and 8 to 10 years for brain imaging.

To participate, children must be within these age ranges and able to understand the study instructions. However, children with certain medical histories, such as neurological or psychiatric issues, or those who have metal implants that can't be removed, won't be eligible, especially for the imaging part of the study. Participants will engage in various tasks that help researchers learn more about their cognitive abilities. This study aims to provide valuable insights into children's development and how we can support their learning and growth.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * In order to be eligible to participate in the behavioural arm of this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
• * Between the ages of 7 and 10 years at the moment of the first assessment. In order to be eligible to participate in the imaging arm of this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
• • Between the ages of 8 and 10 years at the moment of the first assessment.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * A potential subject will be excluded from participation in the study if the participant indicates not understanding the instructions of the behavioural tasks due to a language barrier. In the imaging arm of the study, a potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will further be excluded from participation in the imaging arm of the study:
• • History of neurological or psychiatric illness.
• • History of using psychotropic medications.
• • Contraindications for MRI.
• • Metal parts that cannot be removed, are present in or on upper body, e.g. plates, screws, aneurysm clips, metal splinters, piercings or medical plasters. (exception: dental fillings, crowns, a metal wire behind the teeth, tattoos and contraceptive coils).
• • Body containing metal fragments, in particular in the eye, e.g., caused by injuries when working with metal.
• • History of brain surgery.
• • Active implant(s) (e.g. pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump, ossicle prosthesis)
• • Using a medical plaster that cannot or may not be taken off (e.g. nicotine plaster)