A survey of protocols from 54 infant and toddler neuroimaging research labs.

ABSTRACT: Infant and toddler MRI enables unprecedented insight into the developing brain. However, consensus about optimal data collection practices is lacking, which slows growth of the field and impedes replication efforts. The goal of this study was to collect systematic data across a large number of infant/toddler research laboratories to better understand preferred practices. Survey data addressed MRI acquisition strategies, scan success rates, visit preparations, scanning protocols, accommodations for families, study design, and policies regarding incidental findings. Respondents had on average 8 years' experience in early life neuroimaging and represented more than fifty research laboratories. Areas of consensus across labs included higher success rates among newborns compared to older infant

SUBMITTER: Hendrix CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8762357 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature