Investigating how metal exposure affects adolescent risk-taking behavior
Longitudinal study of metal mixtures and the developmental origins of adolescent risk-taking
['FUNDING_R01'] · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · NIH-10981029
This study looks at how being exposed to different metals when you're young might affect how teenagers make risky choices, and it follows kids from pregnancy all the way through their teenage years to see how this exposure impacts their brains and behavior.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10981029 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research examines the relationship between exposure to metal mixtures during early life and the development of risk-taking behaviors in adolescents. By utilizing a longitudinal approach, the study tracks participants from pregnancy through adolescence, collecting data on metal exposure and its effects on brain development and behavior. The research employs advanced techniques such as MRI scans and neuropsychological assessments to understand how early environmental factors influence adolescent decision-making and risk-taking tendencies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents aged 0-20 who have been exposed to environmental metals.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 0-20 or who have not been exposed to relevant metal mixtures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention strategies for maladaptive risk-taking behaviors in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in linking environmental exposures to behavioral outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HORTON, MEGAN K — ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
- Study coordinator: HORTON, MEGAN K
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.
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