Investigating how neighborhood racism affects youth substance use and brain function
A mixed-method study to investigate the impact of neighborhood-level structural racism on neurocognition and substance use in adolescence
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10913562
This study looks at how the neighborhoods where teens live can affect their choices about using drugs or alcohol and how their brains develop, aiming to help young people make healthier decisions by understanding the role of things like food, schools, and safe places to hang out.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10913562 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research explores how structural racism in neighborhoods impacts the substance use behaviors and neurocognitive development of adolescents. By examining the environments where young people live, the study aims to understand how factors like access to healthy food, education, and safe spaces influence their decision-making and coping skills. The project will utilize both qualitative interviews and quantitative data collection to gather insights from middle and high school students aged 12 to 17. The findings could help identify critical areas for intervention to support healthier choices among youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 17 living in neighborhoods affected by structural racism.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those living in neighborhoods with equitable resources may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing substance use and enhancing cognitive development in adolescents from marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that social determinants of health significantly influence substance use outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GONZALEZ, MARYBEL ROBLEDO — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: GONZALEZ, MARYBEL ROBLEDO
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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