Understanding how childhood stress and trauma affect health throughout life
COBRE for Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR)
This study looks at how stress and trauma during childhood can affect your mental and physical health as you grow up, and it aims to find ways to help improve health for those who experienced tough times early in life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928172 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of childhood stress and trauma on both psychological and physical health. It aims to identify specific stressors and the biological mechanisms that link early adverse experiences to health outcomes later in life. By focusing on critical developmental periods, such as pregnancy and childhood, the research seeks to uncover actionable intervention targets that can improve health. The project involves collaboration among early career researchers and established scientists to enhance understanding and treatment options.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced childhood stress or trauma, particularly those in sensitive developmental periods.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced any form of childhood adversity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new interventions that improve health outcomes for individuals affected by childhood trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in understanding the impact of childhood adversity on health, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stroud, Laura R — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Stroud, Laura R
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.