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Project

Examining neurodevelopment outcomes among children born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2018

Contact Information:

Lesley Cottrell
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

NEED: Clinical trial research and clinical research must increase within rural areas to provide access to exploratory clinical trials and other opportunities for health. The ISPCTN funds a network of sites within rural settings that will implement a series of clinical trials. GOALS: This study will examine the definitions of NAS, practices and treatments of health providers for NAS protocols, and short-term impact of NAS among children in their first year.

Keyword(s):

rural pediatric clinical trial network

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State