Understanding brain responses to errors in children with anxiety
Investigating the error-related negativity and the balance N1 in children with anxiety disorders
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10892889
This study is looking at how kids aged 9-12 with anxiety disorders react to mistakes they make during tasks, to help find ways to better understand and treat anxiety in young people.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10892889 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how children with anxiety disorders process errors in tasks, focusing on two brain responses: the error-related negativity (ERN) and the balance N1. By measuring these responses in children aged 9-12, the study aims to identify potential biomarkers that could predict anxiety disorders and improve therapeutic interventions. The researchers will use controlled tasks that simulate real-life situations to gather data on how these children react to mistakes. This approach may lead to better understanding and treatment options for anxiety in young people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 9-12, both with and without anxiety disorders.
Not a fit: Children outside the age range of 9-12 or those with severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for predicting and treating anxiety disorders in children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using similar brain response measurements to understand anxiety, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY — TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PAYNE, AIDEN MICHAEL — FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PAYNE, AIDEN MICHAEL
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.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders