Understanding Child Development and Health through the ECHO Cohort
The Early Growth and Development Study Cohort of the ECHO Program
This project follows a group of children from infancy into adolescence to learn how their surroundings affect their brain development and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11319111 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are continuing to follow 1,000 children who are part of the Early Growth and Development Study, now participating in the larger ECHO program. Our goal is to understand how different experiences in a child's life, especially during key developmental stages, shape their brain development and mental health. We are particularly interested in how positive health factors can help children thrive and how risks and strengths change as they grow into teenagers. This long-term look at children from diverse backgrounds helps us see the full picture of their mental health journey.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project involves following children who were previously enrolled in the Early Growth and Development Study cohort.
Not a fit: Patients not previously enrolled in the Early Growth and Development Study cohort would not directly benefit from this specific follow-up project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand when and how to support children's healthy brain development and positive mental health, potentially leading to improved prevention and intervention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Longitudinal studies tracking children over many years have been successful in identifying important developmental patterns and risk factors.
Where this research is happening
Eugene, United States
- University of Oregon — Eugene, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leve, Leslie Diane — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Leve, Leslie Diane
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.