Early Growth and Development Study in the ECHO program
Official title: The Early Growth and Development Study Cohort of the ECHO Program
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11375095 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant follows a large group of children to understand how early life experiences shape behavior and health as they grow, with a focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression, and positive well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2016 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,335,421 |
| NIH project number | 5UH3OD023389-11 |
| Project ID | NIH-11375095 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children who were part of the Early Growth and Development Study (EGDS) and are enrolled as Level 2 participants, with ongoing follow-up through adolescence.
✕Less likely to help
Families not enrolled in the EGDS Level 2 cohort may not directly benefit from this specific follow-up study.
What this research studies
Researchers will track 1,000 children from infancy through adolescence to see how timing of environmental factors affects neurodevelopment and positive health. The project uses a long-term, multi-site approach within the ECHO framework to link early risk and protective factors to later outcomes. Data from this cohort may help families understand how to support healthier development during key life transitions, including the move into adolescence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform interventions to promote healthier development and better mental health in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Longitudinal studies like EGDS and ECHO have shown that early experiences relate to later outcomes, supporting the value of this extended follow-up.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leve, Leslie Diane — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Leve, Leslie Diane
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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.