BRAVE Study - age 10-13 with anxiety

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a 10–13-year-old? Is your teen often anxious? The University of Pittsburgh is looking for adolescents with moderate to severe anxiety symptoms to take part in a research study investigating the relationship between puberty, brain function, and emotional health. Participation involves one visit to the University of Pittsburgh over 2 years. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of the study is to understand the effects of puberty and pubertal hormones on the brain in adolescents aged 10-13 years old varying in levels of anxiety symptoms and how these effects are associated with changes in anxiety in adolescents. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Be female aged 10 - 12
• Be male aged 11 - 13
• Have moderate to severe anxiety symptoms
• Have no metal in their body (dental fillings are OK)

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• One visit to the University of Pittsburgh over 2 years
• Interviews/questionnaires about mood and behaviors
• MRI scan
• Surveys on emotional health
• Providing hair and saliva samples