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 typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorYALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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