Inside the teenage brain: new study scans kids to map puberty changes
NCT ID NCT06912724
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will use advanced MRI scans to look at how the brain's white matter changes as children go through puberty. Researchers will enroll 80 healthy kids aged 9 to 14 and track their physical development alongside brain imaging. The goal is to better understand normal brain development during this important life stage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help scientists better understand how the brain develops during puberty, which may inform future research on adolescent health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 80 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it won't directly lead to new therapies. The results may not apply to all children.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States