Brain scans reveal clues to Kids' temperament and emotional health

NCT ID NCT00060775

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study used brain imaging (fMRI) to see how children's brains react during emotional tasks and whether those reactions are linked to their temperament. Researchers studied children from infancy to age 60, focusing on how brain activity might relate to risk for mood and anxiety disorders. The goal was to better understand the connection between temperament, brain function, and emotional health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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