Exploring how childhood maltreatment affects brain development in adolescents to improve academic support.
Official title: Understanding the Cognitive Neural Signatures of Childhood Maltreatment in Adolescents as a Means to Advance the Science of Targeted Academic Intervention to this Vulnerable Population
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11053039 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how tough experiences in childhood can affect the way teenagers think and learn, and it aims to find ways to help them do better in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | June 10, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $134,568 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HD114900-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053039 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-11 who have experienced maltreatment or adverse childhood experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced childhood maltreatment or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the cognitive and neural impacts of childhood maltreatment on adolescents, aiming to understand how these experiences affect their academic performance. The project will utilize advanced neuroscience techniques to identify specific brain patterns associated with cognitive deficits in children who have experienced maltreatment. By collaborating with community partners, the research seeks to develop targeted interventions that can help improve educational outcomes for these vulnerable youth. The findings could lead to better support strategies for children facing similar challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved academic interventions tailored for adolescents who have experienced childhood maltreatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the effects of early life adversities on cognitive development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perkins, Suzanne C — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Perkins, Suzanne C
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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.