Understanding how screen media affects the brain and behavior in children and adolescents
Use of advanced analytics to understand brain-behavior screen media activity relationships in ABCD data
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10358692
This study is looking at how the time kids and teens spend on screens affects their brains and behavior, using data from a big research project, to help us understand how screen time might influence their development.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | YALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10358692 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between screen media activities and brain-behavior patterns in children and adolescents. By utilizing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, the project aims to explore how extensive screen time impacts brain structure and function. Advanced analytical techniques will be employed to identify neural networks associated with screen media use, sleep disturbances, and other relevant clinical measures. The goal is to gain insights into the neurodevelopmental mechanisms that underlie these behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents who engage in significant screen media activities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not engage in screen media or have pre-existing neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of how screen media influences brain development and behavior, potentially guiding interventions for healthier media consumption.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impacts of screen media on brain function, but this approach of analyzing network-level interactions is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- YALE UNIVERSITY — NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: POTENZA, MARC N — YALE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: POTENZA, MARC N
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.