Effects of COVID-19 on the brain and behavior in adolescents
Structural, Functional, and Neurobehavioral Consequences of Adolescent COVID-19
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE · NIH-11060177
This study is looking at how COVID-19 might change the brains of teenagers during a key time for their development, by comparing brain scans and thinking skills before and after the pandemic to see if there are any differences related to the virus.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11060177 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how COVID-19 infection affects brain structure and function in adolescents, a critical period for cognitive development. By comparing brain imaging and cognitive data from adolescents before and after the pandemic, the study aims to identify changes in brain morphology and function linked to neuroinflammation caused by the virus. The research will utilize advanced imaging techniques to assess both structural and functional brain abnormalities and their relationship to cognitive performance and mental health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who have had a documented history of COVID-19 infection.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been infected with COVID-19 or are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for cognitive and mental health issues arising from COVID-19 in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated that viral infections can lead to neuroinflammation and cognitive changes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RYAN, MEGHANN — UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
- Study coordinator: RYAN, MEGHANN
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.
Conditions: acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection, acute SARS-CoV-2 infection