Understanding brain development and health in children and adolescents
Official title: 15/21 ABCD-USA Consortium: Research Project Site at LIBR
Funded at Laureate Institute for Brain Research · NIH-11078203 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how kids' brains grow and what affects their health from age 9 into young adulthood, and it's for children who will have regular check-ins to help us understand their development better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Laureate Institute for Brain Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tulsa, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2020 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $2,005,967 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DA050989-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11078203 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 9-10 years who are willing to participate in long-term assessments and follow-ups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 9-10 years or those who are unable to commit to the long-term follow-up may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain develops and how various factors influence child health from ages 9 to young adulthood. It involves a large cohort of children who undergo comprehensive assessments, including brain imaging and evaluations of mental and physical health, substance use, and environmental influences. Participants are followed over time with regular check-ins to monitor changes and experiences that may affect their development. The study aims to gather valuable data that can inform future interventions and support for youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for mental health and substance use issues in children and adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Other large-scale studies on brain development have shown success in providing insights into youth health and development, making this approach both promising and well-supported by previous research.
Where this research is happening
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research
Tulsa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paulus, Martin P. — Laureate Institute for Brain Research
- Study coordinator: Paulus, Martin P.
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.