How prenatal stress affects anxiety and behavior in adolescents
Official title: The Evolutionary Basis of the Developmental Course and Etiologies of Anxiety and Disruptive Behaviors during Early Adolescence
Funded at Queens College · NIH-11094861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how stress during pregnancy, like what many experienced during Superstorm Sandy, might affect kids' anxiety and behavior as they grow up, especially when combined with challenges like parenting and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Queens College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Flushing, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $614,150 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH131638-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11094861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children aged 0-20 who were exposed to prenatal stress due to environmental factors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who were not exposed to prenatal stress or who are outside the age range of 0-20 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of prenatal exposure to psychosocial stress, specifically from Superstorm Sandy, on anxiety and disruptive behaviors in children. By analyzing a cohort of children who were exposed to this stress in utero, the study aims to understand how these early experiences interact with postnatal stressors, such as parenting quality and environmental challenges like COVID-19. The research will utilize various diagnostic frameworks to assess behavioral outcomes and brain changes, focusing on both boys and girls to identify sex-specific differences in symptoms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for anxiety and disruptive behaviors in adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impact of prenatal stress on child development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Queens College
Flushing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nomura, Yoko — Queens College
- Study coordinator: Nomura, Yoko
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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.
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