Understanding how childhood trauma affects responses to rewards and threats in adolescents
Modeling and modulating neural responses to reward and threat: Associations with childhood adversity and risk for substance use problems
This study is looking at how different kinds of childhood trauma affect how teenagers respond to rewards and threats, with the goal of finding better ways to help young people aged 12 to 20 who have experienced trauma avoid problems like substance use.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11134878 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different types of childhood trauma influence the brain's responses to rewards and threats in adolescents aged 12 to 20. By using advanced techniques in affective neuroscience and predictive modeling, the study aims to identify personalized approaches for preventing substance use disorders in youth who have experienced trauma. The research will explore how experiences of neglect or abuse affect emotional and behavioral responses, which could lead to tailored interventions for at-risk adolescents. Participants may undergo assessments that evaluate their neural responses and emotional health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have a history of childhood trauma and are at risk for substance use problems.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of childhood trauma or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies for substance use disorders in adolescents who have experienced childhood trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using neuroscience to understand the impacts of childhood trauma on behavior, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccurry, Katherine — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Mccurry, Katherine
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.