Child and Family Consequences of Congenital Zika Syndrome in Brazil

NIH RePORTER · NIH · R01 · $535,760 · view on reporter.nih.gov ↗

Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The extensive outbreak of Zika and its devastating impact on infants exposed in utero have left many vulnerable families facing the long-term implications of raising a child with potentially severe and limiting disabilities. Although there has been international focus on the Zika outbreak, an urgent need for longitudinal surveillance of affected infants and families remains. Through a partnership between researchers at RTI International and the Altino Ventura Foundation (FAV), we have an unprecedented opportunity to study the natural history of congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), long-term sequela, and factors associated with child and family outcomes. We will enroll 240 infants with CZS and their families in a comprehensive, longitudinal study of early childhood development, health, functional abilities, and family adaptation. This study has the potential to increase knowledge about the short- and long-term needs of these families; promote collaborative efforts to support families; and improve understanding of the prognosis, mediators/moderators, and treatment possibilities for individuals affected by CZS. Further, we will use the study as a platform to train investigators at FAV and build capacity for collaborative research beyond the initial funding period.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10149165
Project number
5R01HD093572-05
Recipient
RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE
Principal Investigator
Donald B Bailey
Activity code
R01
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2021
Award amount
$535,760
Award type
5
Project period
2017-08-17 → 2023-04-30