How anxiety risk affects mothers and their young children
Biological Systems as Mediators of Bidirectional Influences on Anxiety Risk in the Mother-Child Dyad During Infancy
['FUNDING_R01'] · TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY · NIH-10850792
This study is looking at how a mother's anxiety can affect her young child, and it's for moms and their kids aged 1 to 3 years, as researchers want to understand the connections between them to help find better ways to support families dealing with anxiety.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10850792 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between anxiety in mothers and their young children, focusing on how these influences are interconnected. It employs a longitudinal approach, studying mother-child pairs from ages 1 to 3 years to identify biological systems that may mediate anxiety risk. By examining various biological and psychological factors, the research aims to fill gaps in understanding familial anxiety risk and its implications for treatment and prevention. Participants will undergo assessments that explore both maternal and child anxiety symptoms and their biological underpinnings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include mothers with anxiety symptoms and their children aged 1 to 3 years.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have anxiety symptoms or whose children are outside the age range of 1 to 3 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for anxiety in both mothers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the familial transmission of anxiety, but this specific approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES
- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY — COLLEGE STATION, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROOKER, REBECCA — TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BROOKER, REBECCA
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.