Understanding anxiety risk factors in young Latinx children
Official title: Neural, dyadic, and cultural influences on risk for anxiety in young Latinx children Supplement
Funded at University of Texas at Austin · NIH-11055655 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain factors, like brain activity, how kids interact with their caregivers, and cultural backgrounds, can help us understand which Latinx children might be more likely to experience anxiety as they grow up, so we can create better support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $53,549 |
| NIH project number | 3K01MH133968-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055655 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx children aged 0-5 years who may be at risk for developing anxiety symptoms.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Latinx ethnic group or those not within the specified age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the early predictors of anxiety symptoms in Latinx children, focusing on neural biomarkers, caregiver-child interactions, and cultural influences. By examining these factors from toddlerhood to preschool, the study aims to identify which children are at higher risk for developing anxiety. The research utilizes data from an ongoing longitudinal study in Central Texas, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of both biological and environmental influences on mental health. The ultimate goal is to inform culturally-tailored interventions that can help mitigate anxiety symptoms in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to early identification and intervention strategies for anxiety in Latinx children, improving their long-term emotional wellbeing.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in identifying risk factors for anxiety in children, but this specific focus on Latinx youth and cultural influences is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Quinones-Camacho, Laura — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Quinones-Camacho, Laura
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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.