Adolescent Anxiety
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting the BRAVE Study to learn how puberty affects brain development and emotional health, and why anxiety symptoms tend to rise more for girls than boys during early adolescence. Compensation is provided for participation.
Fast Facts
Children ages 10-13
Experiencing anxiety symptoms
Compensation up to $744
Conducted in
Pittsburgh, PA
This study involves clinical interviews, questionnaires, fMRI scans, EMA, and more. No medications or interventions are involved.
Additional Information
The BRAVE Study is examining how puberty affects brain development and emotional health, and why anxiety symptoms tend to rise more for girls than boys during early adolescence.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Child is ages 10-13 (girls 10-12, boys 11-13)
- Child has moderate to severe anxiety symptoms
- A parent or legal guardian is available to participate in study visits
- Living in Pittsburgh, PA, or the surrounding area
Overall Duration
- This study involves a few visits over about 2 years, combining online and in-person components at the University of Pittsburgh.
What’s Involved
- An online screening and clinical interview with your child
- Questionnaires about mood and behavior
- An MRI scan and computerized learning tasks
- At-home activities: saliva samples and surveys about emotional health
This is a research study only. No medications or interventions are involved.
Compensation up to $744 is available:
- $342 for baseline visit
- $60 for follow-up questionnaires
- $342 for two-year follow-up visit
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.