How diet affects the relationship between metals and mental health in children
Official title: Examining Mitigating Effects of Diet on Associations among Metals and Early Childhood Psychiatric Problems
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11030846 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how what moms eat during pregnancy and exposure to metals can affect kids' mental health, especially anxiety and depression, so we can find out which children might need extra support early on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | February 10, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $208,629 |
| NIH project number | 5R21ES035169-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11030846 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and their children, particularly those with concerns about environmental exposures or mental health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have children under the age of 11 may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how dietary factors can influence the effects of metal exposure on mental health problems, particularly anxiety and depression, in children. It focuses on understanding the impact of prenatal nutrition and environmental exposures to metals on the development of these psychiatric issues. By examining the interactions between maternal diet and metal exposure during pregnancy, the study aims to identify at-risk children early in life. The research employs a combination of nutritional assessments and neurobehavioral evaluations to explore these associations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to dietary recommendations that help mitigate the risk of anxiety and depression in children exposed to harmful metals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the role of nutrition in mitigating the effects of environmental exposures, suggesting that this approach could be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Rosalind J — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Wright, Rosalind J
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.