Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development at University of Michigan
9/21 ABCD-USA CONSORTIUM: RESEARCH PROJECT SITE AT U MICHIGAN
Tracking thousands of children who were 9–10 years old to understand how their brains, health, and behavior change through adolescence and into young adulthood.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11302651 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You and your child would take part in detailed visits that include MRI brain scans, cognitive testing, physical exams, biosample collection (like saliva or blood), and questionnaires about mood, substance use, school, and home life. The same detailed checks are repeated every two years, with shorter annual interviews and phone or mobile app check-ins in between to capture changes and life events. The University of Michigan site works to keep families involved over many years and may offer scheduling help to make participation easier.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Children who were enrolled at age 9–10 (and their families) who are being followed at the University of Michigan site are the ideal participants.
Not a fit: People not enrolled in the ABCD cohort or adults seeking immediate clinical treatment are unlikely to receive direct medical benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help clinicians spot early signs of mental health or substance-use problems and improve prevention and treatment for young people.
How similar studies have performed: Smaller neurodevelopmental cohort studies have advanced knowledge of brain development, but ABCD's large scale and repeated imaging across adolescence are relatively unique and more comprehensive.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heitzeg, Mary M — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Heitzeg, Mary M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.