Foster care before age 2 may protect brain development in teens

NCT ID NCT00747396

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study follows 136 teens who were placed in foster care as young children after living in institutions. Researchers want to see how early caregiving affects their thinking, emotions, brain function, and mental health as they grow up. The goal is to understand if early intervention can reduce the long-term effects of deprivation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fundatia Tanner

    Bucharest, 011467, Romania

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