Sleep as a moderator of adolescent brain development - evidence from a longitudinal MRI study.

Salome Wild; Andrea P Inderkum; Daniela Rupp; Andjela Markovic; Chiara E G Castiglione; Christoph Hamann; Kristina Adorjan; Michael Kaess; Bob Oranje; Leila Tarokh

doi:10.1093/sleep/zsag011

January 21, 2026

Sleep as a moderator of adolescent brain development - evidence from a longitudinal MRI study.

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Key Points

This research examines how sleep impacts brain development in adolescents, especially during critical growth phases.
Longitudinal MRI assessments conducted during adolescence.
Analysis of brain structure and function in relation to sleep patterns.
Assessment of potential interventions to improve sleep quality.
Evidence shows a significant relationship between sleep quality and brain development.
Sleep acts as a moderator for neurodevelopmental changes in adolescents.
Targeted sleep interventions may enhance brain health outcomes.

Implication

Longitudinal MRI Study Reveals Sleep Influences Neurodevelopment in Adolescents, Highlighting Intervention Opportunities.

Abstract

These findings highlight the potential role of sleep in adolescent neurodevelopment and underscore the potential for targeted interventions to support brain health during this critical window.

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