Understanding how childhood adversity affects brain development and mental health.
Official title: Conceptual Models of Childhood Adversity: Multivariate and Neural Approaches
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-10932208 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how tough experiences in childhood affect brain development and mental health in teenage girls, and it also explores how positive experiences can help lessen those effects.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2023 |
| Project end | September 15, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,735 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH133386-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932208 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls aged 10-13 who have experienced varying levels of childhood adversity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are outside the age range of 10-13 or who have not experienced childhood adversity may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of childhood adverse experiences on brain development and mental health during adolescence. It aims to clarify how these experiences are processed in the brain and how positive experiences may buffer their effects. Using advanced computational techniques, the study will analyze data from a longitudinal sample of adolescent girls to evaluate different models of adversity and their relationship with mental health symptoms over time. By examining these factors, the research seeks to provide insights into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying childhood adversity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for mental health issues stemming from childhood adversity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the effects of childhood adversity on mental health, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barrett, Ann-Marie — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Barrett, Ann-Marie
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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.