Understanding how brain function affects anxiety risk in children with behavioral inhibition
Neurocognitive Predictors of Anxiety Risk Among Behaviorally Inhibited Children
This study is looking at how being shy or cautious as a child might lead to anxiety later on, and it wants to find out how different ways of thinking can affect this risk, so we can help kids who might need support before anxiety becomes a bigger issue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10890643 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between behavioral inhibition in children and their risk of developing anxiety later in life. It focuses on understanding how different cognitive control strategies—reactive versus proactive—impact this risk. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study aims to identify the brain mechanisms involved in these processes. The goal is to predict which children with behavioral inhibition are more likely to experience anxiety, thereby informing early interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who exhibit signs of behavioral inhibition.
Not a fit: Children who do not show behavioral inhibition or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and prevention strategies for anxiety in children at risk due to behavioral inhibition.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the neurocognitive mechanisms of anxiety, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Valadez, Emilio Alejandro — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Valadez, Emilio Alejandro
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.