Investigating the effects of mild traumatic brain injury in children
Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and the ABCD Study: A Prospective Behavioral, Psychiatric, Neurocognitive, Imaging, and Genetic Investigation
This study is looking at how mild traumatic brain injuries (like concussions) affect kids aged 0-11, comparing their behavior and thinking skills to other kids who have had different injuries or no injuries at all, to help us understand how these injuries might impact their growth and development.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11082517 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the impact of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on children aged 0-11 years. By analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, researchers will explore behavioral, psychiatric, and neurocognitive outcomes associated with mTBI. The study will compare children who have experienced mTBI with those who have had other injuries and those with no injuries, using pre- and post-injury data to identify predictive factors. This comprehensive approach aims to uncover the mechanisms behind the effects of mTBI on young children's development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any form of injury or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of behavioral and cognitive issues following mild traumatic brain injuries in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding the effects of traumatic brain injuries in children, but this specific approach utilizing the ABCD study data is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Max, Jeffrey Edwin — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Max, Jeffrey Edwin
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.