Understanding how social anxiety develops in adolescents
A developmentally-sensitive mechanism underlying the escalation of adolescent social anxiety
['FUNDING_R01'] · FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · NIH-10875625
This study is looking at why teenagers often feel more anxious in social situations, especially how worrying about what others think and being overly aware of mistakes can make things harder, and it will track brain activity to see how these feelings develop during this important time in their lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MIAMI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10875625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the mechanisms behind the increase in social anxiety symptoms during adolescence, focusing on how fear of negative evaluation and hypervigilance to errors in social situations contribute to this condition. By examining brain activity, particularly in the frontal cortex, the study aims to identify critical developmental changes that may lead to heightened anxiety among adolescents. The research will involve monitoring brain oscillations and behavioral responses in young participants to better understand the interplay between social fears and cognitive control during this sensitive developmental period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who experience symptoms of social anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those without social anxiety symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for treating social anxiety disorder in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding anxiety disorders through developmental and neurobiological approaches, suggesting potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
MIAMI, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY — MIAMI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BUZZELL, GEORGE ARTHUR — FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BUZZELL, GEORGE ARTHUR
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.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders