Exploring the different effects of child maltreatment on development.
Official title: Understanding Risk Heterogeneity Following Child Maltreatment: An Integrative Data Analysis Approach.
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10931483 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how experiencing abuse or neglect can impact children's growth and development, aiming to find out what challenges they face and how we can better support them, using information from nearly 2,900 kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $115,103 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HD112516-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931483 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have experienced maltreatment or are at risk of such experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Children who have not experienced maltreatment or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how child maltreatment affects children's development in various ways. By using Integrative Data Analysis, the study combines data from multiple sources to better understand the unique experiences and outcomes of children who have faced maltreatment. The goal is to identify different risk factors and developmental trajectories among these children, which can inform more effective interventions and support strategies. The research will analyze a large sample of nearly 2,900 children to ensure robust findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for children affected by maltreatment, ultimately enhancing their developmental outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar data pooling methods has shown promise in understanding complex developmental issues, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Russotti, Justin — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Russotti, Justin
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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.