Child Anxiety Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh want to learn more about how brain development during puberty contributes to anxiety.
Fast Facts
Child experiencing symptoms of anxiety
Boys ages 11-13 or Girls ages 10-12
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
Study Background
Help researchers learn more about how brain development during puberty contributes to anxiety. Join our study!
The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study designed to learn more about how puberty and hormones affect brain development and contributes to sex differences in anxiety disorders. Researchers hope to also understand how brain development impacts levels of anxiety symptoms in children.
Our researchers are looking to partner with families who have children who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
We hope this study will improve our understanding of why anxiety symptoms rise dramatically for girls compared to boys during early adolescence and whether the effects of hormones and changes in brain function might contribute to these differences.
Study Background
Help researchers learn more about how brain development during puberty contributes to anxiety. Join our study!
The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study designed to learn more about how puberty and hormones affect brain development and contributes to sex differences in anxiety disorders. Researchers hope to also understand how brain development impacts levels of anxiety symptoms in children.
Our researchers are looking to partner with families who have children who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
We hope this study will improve our understanding of why anxiety symptoms rise dramatically for girls compared to boys during early adolescence and whether the effects of hormones and changes in brain function might contribute to these differences.
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to examine if hormones and changes in brain function might help us understand why anxiety symptoms rise dramatically for girls compared to boys at a young age.
Your family may qualify for this study if your child meets the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Male ages 11-13 OR Female ages 10-12
- Experiencing symptoms of anxiety
- Not taking psychiatric medications
- Able to complete an MRI scan
This study involves:
- Visits to the University of Pittsburgh over two years
- Interviews/questionnaires about emotions and behaviors
- MRI scan
- Completing speech and puberty assessments
Compensation up to $630 is provided for participating.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
