How do kids’ lives shape their
superpowers?
What’s the THRIVE Study?
The overall purpose is to learn about how the environment affects how kids think, feel and grow! Most importantly, we want to know:
How does the brain help kids adapt to their environment?
General Overview of the Study
Part 1: Lab visit
What will I be asked to do?
- Informed consent
- Brain games (child)
- Questionnaires
- Interview
How long is it?
- 3 hours
Where is it?
University of Maryland, Biology/Psychology Building 0124
We will arrange Ubers for you or cover the cost of parking
What will I receive for participating?
- $75 (child) and $75 (caregiver) in cash
- UMD swag item
- Personalized feedback reports
Part 2: Optional MRI scan
What will I be asked to do?
- Informed consent
- MRI Safety Screening Form
- MRI scanning practice session
- 1-hour MRI scan (child)
How long is it?
- 2.5 hours
Where is it?
Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC)
8077 Greenmead Dr, College Park, MD 20742
We will arrange Ubers for you or cover the cost of parking
What will I receive for participating?
- $63 – $83 (child) and $63 (caregiver) in cash
- 3D print of your brain (child)
- Personalized educational report (child)
- All of your MRI images (child)
Part 3: Virtual follow-ups
What will I be asked to do?
- 3 follow-ups within 18 months
- Brain games (child)
- Survey (caregiver)
How long is it?
- First and second follow-ups: 30 minutes (child) and 15 minutes (caregiver)
- Third follow-up: 45 minutes (child) and 25 minutes (caregiver)
Where is it?
We will send you links. You can complete it anywhere with WIFI (e.g. home or a local library).
What will I receive for participating?
- First and second follow-ups: $15 (child) and $10 (caregiver) in gift cards
- Third follow-up: $25 (child) and $25 (caregiver) in gift cards
** Plus $10 for each new family successfully referred
Part 1: Lab visit
What will I be asked to do?
- Informed Consent
- Brain games (Child)
- Questionnaires
- Interview
How long is it?
- 3 hours
Where is it?
University of Maryland, Biology/Psychology Building 0124
We will arrange Ubers for you or cover the cost of parking.
What will I receive for participating?
- $75 (Child), $75 (Caregiver), UMD swag, and personalized feedback reports
Part 2: Optional MRI scan
What will I be asked to do?
- Informed Consent
- MRI Safety Screening Form
- MRI Scanning Practice Session
- 1-hour MRI scan (Child)
How long is it?
- 2.5 hours
Where is it?
Maryland Neuroimaging Center (MNC)
8077 Greenmead Dr, College Park, MD 20742
We will arrange Ubers for your or cover the cost of parking.
What will I receive for participating?
- $63 – $83 (Child), $63 (Caregiver) in cash, a 3D print of your brain, personalized educational report, and all of your MRI images
Part 3: Virtual follow-ups
What will I be asked to do?
- 3 follow-ups within 18 months
- Brain games (child)
- Survey (caregiver)
How long is it?
- First and second follow-ups: 30 minutes (child) and 15 minutes (caregiver)
- Third follow-up: 45 minutes (child) and 25 minutes (caregiver)
Where is it?
We will send you links. You can complete it anywhere with WIFI )e.g. home or a local library).
What will I receive for participating?
- First and second follow-ups: $15 (child) and $10 (caregiver) in gift cards
- Third follow-up: $25 (child) and $25 (caregiver) in gift cards
** Plus $10 for each new family successfully referred
How can I learn about my strengths from participating in THRIVE?
Personalized Feedback Reports from Part 1
Based on caregiver surveys
Neighborhood factors, relationships, health and well-being are considered in determining your personal strengths
Based on youth surveys
Environmental resources, pleasant activities and emotional well-being are considered in determining your personal strengths.
Based on brain games
Sustained attention, memory storage, memory updating and attention shifting are considered in determining your personal strengths.
The purpose of the feedback reports is to summarize your results & highlight strengths and possible areas for growth!
*NOT clinical or diagnostic reports.
How can I learn about my brain from participating in THRIVE?
MRI materials from Part 2
MRI materials from
Part 2
Receiving your data
A flash drive will given to you with all your MRI scans for you to access
Personalized Educational Report
The educational flyer explains how to view and access your data as well as pointing out the different parts of your brain.
3D-Printed Brain
After your participation of the MRI scan, you will receive a 3D-Print of your brain with a color of your choosing!
*NOT clinical or diagnostic reports.
Who can join the study?
Adult caregiver
You must be the adult caregiver of the child you wish to have participate in the THRIVE study.
Age restriction
The child participant must be between ages 9 to 12 years old with an adult caregiver who can participate with them.
Location
The child participant must live or go to school in Wards 4 or 5 of DC.
Language
The child participant must be able to read, write and understand English. The caregiver can speak English or Spanish!
School
The child participant must be enrolled in school.
Visit the University of Maryland (UMD)
Participants should be willing to travel to UMD.
*Note: We will provide and pay for transportation.
Vision & Hearing
The child participant should have normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing.
Internet Connection
Participants must have access to an internet connection to complete virtual follow-ups
Ready to join the THRIVE study?
Note: Your information will be kept private & your participation is completely voluntary!
How do we study
brains with MRI?
Mock MRI Scan
The picture shown is the mock MRI scan located at the Maryland Neurological Center (MNC) where the study is conducted.
This allows participants to get comfortable with the MRI scan and practice the brain games!
MRI Machine
The picture shown is the MRI machine used for the study located at the Maryland Neurological Center (MNC).
What's in the scan room?
The MRI center has many tools to keep you safe and comfortable while you are in the scanner. Read about it on the picture above!