Investigating brain mechanisms in children with anxiety and ADHD
Attention-Related Neural Circuitry in Pediatric Anxiety and ADHD
This study is looking at how anxiety and ADHD impact kids' attention by exploring how their brains work, with the hope of finding better ways to help children who struggle with these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11001534 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how anxiety and ADHD affect children's attention by examining the underlying brain mechanisms. It aims to explore how children with anxiety may pay more attention to threatening stimuli, while those with ADHD may struggle to notice sudden changes in their environment. By using advanced techniques like EEG, the study seeks to identify the differences in brain circuitry between these two conditions. The ultimate goal is to develop new treatments that can better address these attention-related issues in affected children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are diagnosed with anxiety disorders or ADHD.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have anxiety disorders or ADHD may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for children suffering from anxiety and ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the brain mechanisms of anxiety and ADHD, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sylvester, Chad Michael — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Sylvester, Chad Michael
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.