Improving diagnosis and prediction of behavioral issues in children
Official title: Person-centered diagnostics and prediction for child dysregulatory psychopathology using novel phenotypes
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11088259 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on new ways to help doctors spot and understand behavioral and emotional issues in kids aged 0-11, like ADHD and anxiety, so that they can provide better support and treatment for your child.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $3,319,688 |
| NIH project number | 5U01MH135970-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088259 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who exhibit signs of behavioral dysregulation or emotional difficulties.
✕Less likely to help
Children who do not show any behavioral or emotional issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new ways to diagnose and predict behavioral and emotional problems in children aged 0-11 years. By using advanced analytics and machine learning, the project aims to create accurate behavioral phenotypes that can help clinicians understand and treat conditions like ADHD and anxiety disorders. The research will involve collecting data from thousands of children across various clinics to refine these diagnostic tools and improve patient outcomes. Parents and caregivers can expect that this research will lead to better-targeted interventions for their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for children with behavioral and emotional disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced analytics for improving mental health diagnostics, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nagel, Bonnie J — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Nagel, Bonnie 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.