Understanding how traumatic brain injuries affect mental health and substance use in young people.
Traumatic Brain Injury, Mental Health Functioning, and Substance Misuse Among Youth from the ABCD Cohort.
This study is looking at how traumatic brain injuries, mental health challenges, and substance use are connected in kids aged 9 to 14, to help understand what might put them at risk and how to support them better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10998840 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), mental health issues, and substance misuse among adolescents aged 9 to 14. By analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, the project aims to understand how mental health symptoms may influence the relationship between TBIs and substance use behaviors. The study will also explore how personality traits, such as impulsivity, can affect these relationships. This comprehensive approach seeks to identify risk factors and improve outcomes for affected youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 9 to 14 who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 9 to 14 or those who have not experienced a traumatic brain injury may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and intervention strategies for adolescents at risk of mental health issues and substance misuse following a traumatic brain injury.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the impacts of TBIs on mental health and substance use, indicating that this approach is building on established findings.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Delfel, Everett Lee — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Delfel, Everett Lee
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.