NIMH: Childhood Schizophrenia

If you know a child who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, please consider having him/her participate in an NIMH research study.  Purpose: To find out how the brain works in children with schizophrenia who are treated with antipsychotic drugs.  Participants must be 6-18 years old; have met criteria for schizophrenia before age 13; and be free of serious medical conditions. Participation may include clinical assessments; brain imaging; neuropsychological tests; genetic assessments.

Time Required:

• 3 weeks for diagnostic evaluation portion of the study
• Additional 16 weeks for the remainder of study

All children attend the NIH school and receive academic instruction while participating in research studies. In addition, the results of the child’s participation will be summarized and recommendations for future treatment will be given. After the study, staff will be available for future telephone consultation.

Participation includes travel reimbursement and housing for families. For more information and/or to refer a child, please call: 1-888-254-3823 | 301-496-7962 (TTY: 1-866-411-1010)  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

http://patientinfo.nimh.nih.gov/SchizophreniaPediatric.aspx

Adolescents with ADHD or Bipolar Disorder and Health Controls Needed for MRI study

Adolescents with ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and healthy control participants are needed for MRI study.  (Principal investigator Deborah Yurgelun-Todd, PhD.)  We are conducting research at the Brain Institute at the University of Utah to examine brain function in adolescents with ADHD and Bipolar disorder utilizing multimodal neuroimaging techniques.  The study requires two 3-hour visits to the Brain Institute.  As a participant you will undergo an MRI, neuropsychological and psychiatric assessment and will be compensated for your time.  You may be eligible to participate if you are 12-18 years old, have ADHD or Bipolar disorder, or have no major psychiatric illness.  If interested please contact Allison at (801) 587-1828.

Clinical Research Trial For Depressed Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder

An investigational drug is being tested to see if it reduces depression symptoms in adolescents with Bipolar Disorder. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spectroscopy (MRI/MRS) brain scans will be performed in addition to standard clinical assessments. The scans don’t use radiation like x-rays.

For More Information Contact:

Douglas Kondo, M.D.
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Tracy Hellem, R.N.
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Clinical Research Trial for Female Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder

An investigational drug is being tested to see if it reduces symptoms in female adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spectroscopy (MRI/MRS) brain scans will be performed in addition to standard clinical assessments. The scans don’t use radiation like x‐rays.

For More Information Contact:

Douglas Kondo, M.D.
Phone: (801) 587-1546
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Tracy Hellem, B.S.N., R.N.
Phone: (801) 587‐1546
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