Research Opportunity for Children and Adolescents (Ann Arbor)
The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry is looking for research participants
between the ages of 8 and 18 years for a research study on behavioral and emotional challenges
in youth.
You may be eligible if you meet the following criteria:
- Between the ages of 8 and 18
- Caucasian*
- Do not have a substance abuse history or intellectual disability
- Do not have any non-removable metal in or on your body (e.g. braces, permanent
retainer, pacemaker)
- Are not currently suicidal
- If you are under the age of 18, you must live with at least one biological parent
- Must have reliable transportation for travel to appointments (in Ann Arbor and Detroit)
If you are eligible to participate you will:
- Complete an initial structured interview
- Provide a small saliva and/or small blood sample
- Complete an fMRI scan
- Complete decision-making tasks
This study involves 3 separate visits compensating up to $258 for child/adolescent participants
and up to $20 for the parents of participants. A parent is required to participate. We are seeking
youth with behavioral and emotional challenges as well as healthy volunteers.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact the study coordinator
by clicking "reply" in the top left corner of this ad.
* This is a preliminary study. Future studies will include more types of participants.
Study Title: Brain Function and Genetics in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors
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