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Brain Study on High-Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome

All Recruiting Studies

For more information on any of the studies listed below, or to make a referral, please call (212) 263-2481 or email research@AboutOurKids.org. For general information read, Q&A About Research Participation. Click here to view research studies that are NOT currently recruiting.

ADHD

Recruiting Children and Teens Ages 7-18 with ADHD and without ADHD
Children and teenagers between the ages of 7-18 with ADHD, as well as control participants (typically developing children without ADHD), are being recruited for a study on brain function. No-cost evaluations are provided. For more information, please contact Dylan Gee at (212) 263-4714 or dylan.gee@nyumc.org.

Parenting Program for Inattentive, Impulsive and Overactive Preschool Children (Ages 3–4) (PDF)
The NYU Child Study Center is offering families the opportunity to participate in a research project for 3-to-4-year-olds who are inattentive, impulsive and overactive. We are evaluating the effectiveness of two parenting programs in reducing these problems in preschoolers.

Neither program involves medication, and all families will receive one of the two parenting programs being evaluated. Study evaluations, as well as participation in the parenting programs, are provided at no cost to families. Evaluation and parenting sessions can be scheduled at times convenient to families.

One parenting program involves working with the parent and child in their home, whereas the other is provided in our clinics. Each program consists of 8 weekly sessions approximately 1-1.5 hours in length. Families can participate at our Manhattan site or at our Long Island site in Lake Success. If you would like additional information about the program, please contact Robyn Stotter via email at (Robyn.Stotter@med.nyu.edu) or via phone at (212) 263-2734.

Research Study for Children with ADHD and Organizational Skills Difficulties (PDF)
Children with ADHD often have difficulties in school such as attending to classroom activities, interacting with peers and adults, following classroom rules, and completing work assignments. The NYU Child Study Center is currently evaluating children between the ages of 8 and 11 (3rd–5th grade) who meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD and have organizational skills difficulties to determine if they qualify to participate in a research study and receive study-related care at no cost. Youngsters who qualify for the program will receive an intervention which specifically targets improving organizational skills (i.e. materials management, time management and planning). The treatment is individualized, one-on-one, and intensive. Parents and children will participate in meetings twice a week for about 10 weeks. Teachers are consulted and asked to assist in the efforts. Teachers who participate are compensated for their extra help in facilitating progress. For further information, please contact Robyn Stotter at (212) 263-2734 (robyn.stotter@med.nyu.edu) or Elizabeth Steinberg at (212) 263-2738 (elizabeth.steinberg@med.nyu.edu).

Adolescent Depression

The Neurobiology of Adolescent Depression Using fMRI and ¹H-MRS

Recruiting Adolescents Ages 12-18 with Depression - fMRI (PDF)
Recruiting Healthy Adolescents Ages 12-18 - fMRI (PDF)
Recruiting Adolescents Ages 12-18 with Depression - MRS (PDF)
Recruiting Healthy Adolescents Ages 12-18 - MRS (PDF)

We are recruiting adolescents with major depression and healthy participants, ages 12-18, for two studies that investigate the neurobiology of adolescent depression through non-invasive neuroimaging techniques. The first study uses functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to examine brain activation in response to performing simple tasks. The second study uses Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (¹H-MRS) to identify neurochemical alterations in the brains of adolescents with major depression. Compensation will be provided for time and travel.

For more information on these studies, please contact Leah Guttman at (212) 263-3654 (guttml01@med.nyu.edu) or Lev Gottlieb at 212-263-2494 (gottll02@med.nyu.edu).

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescents with Depression

Recruiting Adolescents with Depression (PDF)
Information Sheet for Physicans, Schools and Professionals (PDF)

Adolescents, ages 12–19, with depression for 6 weeks or longer, are being evaluated for participation in a new NCCAM/NIH-funded study conducted by Vilma Gabbay, M.D. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a daily dietary supplement of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) has a beneficial effect in the treatment of depression in adolescents. If you are interested in learning more about the study, or in having your teenager evaluated for depression, please contact Leah Guttman at (212) 263-3654 (guttml01@med.nyu.edu) or Lev Gottlieb at 212-263-2494 (gottll02@med.nyu.edu).

Anxiety

Strengthening Early Emotional Development (SEED) (PDF)
The NYU Child Study Center is recruiting parents of children aged 3-5 to participate in a new research study assessing emotional health and resilience in young children. Your participation will help us develop an anxiety prevention program for preschool aged children. You will be compensated for your time. Please see our flyer, and contact Toula at 212-263-6226 for more information.

Decision-Making Processes in Pediatric Anxiety Disorders (PDF)
Free anxiety evaluations available as part of this research study. If you know a child or teenager between the ages of 8 and 17 who might be interested in participating in a study about how kids make decisions, please contact Kristin Gotimer at (212) 263-0661 or kristin.gotimer@med.nyu.edu.

Decision-Making Processes and Brain Function in Adolescents with an Anxiety Disorder
If you know an adolescent between the ages of 13 and 17 who might be interested in participating in a brain imaging study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), please contact Kristin Gotimer at (212) 263-0661 or kristin.gotimer@med.nyu.edu. Subjects will be compensated for participation.

Recruiting parents of children aged 3-7 (PDF)
The NYU Child Study Center is looking for parents of children aged 3-7 to participate in a study on emotional health in preschool aged children. You will complete a short questionnaire and interview about your child, and provide feedback about the questions. Participation will require two sessions. For more information or to see if you are eligible, please contact Brittany Eldridge at (212) 263-2739.

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger Syndrome

Brain Study on High-Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome
We are recruiting children, teens and adults, ages 7 to 50, with high-functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome, and individuals aged 7 to 50 without these disorders, for a study on brain function. No-cost evaluations are provided. For more information, please contact Dylan Gee at (212) 263-4714 or dylan.gee@nyumc.org.

Parent Training

Parenting groups offered for parents of children ages 5-8 who want help with their child's misbehavior (PDF)
The New York University Child Study Center is currently recruiting parents of children ages 5-8 to participate in a 10-week research study that is examining the effectiveness of parenting classes. The parenting group will meet once a week for two hours. For more information, please contact Dr. Camilo Ortiz at 516 299 3754 or camilo.ortiz@liu.edu.

Suicidal Behaviors

Immune System Activation in Adolescent Suicide
Funded by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), this study investigates cytokine, or chemical messengers in the immune system, in three subject groups: 1) suicidal depressed, 2) non-suicidal depressed, and 3) healthy participants, both genders, ages 12-19. Study participation involves a one-time blood draw, urine sample, and evaluation with the investigator for depression and suicidality. Compensation will be provided for time and travel. Please contact Leah Guttman at (212) 263-3654 or guttm101@med.nyu.edu for more information.

Temper Outburst Study

Evaluation of Children with Temper Outbursts
The NYU Child Study Center is currently conducting a study of children with temper outbursts that are difficult to control. If your child has these types of difficulties, and is between five and nine years old, he or she may qualify for this research study, which provides a free evaluation and four treatment sessions at no cost. Participation is voluntary and compensation is provided. Please contact Alice Dodds at (212) 263-2743 or alice.dodds@med.nyu.edu for more details.

Tourette's Disorder

Boehringer Ingelheim Study for Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 (PDF)
Children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 are being evaluated for participation in a research study to assess the safety and effectiveness of Mirapex® in Tourette's disorder. For more information, please contact Arie Spirgel at (212) 263-8672.

BMS Abilify Study for Children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 18 (PDF)
Children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 18 are being evaluated for participation in a new treatment study that aims to obtain systematic data regarding dosing and safety of aripiprazole in the treatment of youth with Tourette's disorder. For more information please contact Arie Spirgel at (212) 263-8672.

Trauma and Resilience

Trauma treatment at the Institute for Trauma and Resilience, NYU School of Medicine, for adults (18-55) who have experienced sexual assault and/ or childhood sexual abuse.
This research study offers psychotherapy or medication treatment at no cost if you are experiencing symptoms such as irritability, nightmares, sleep problems, and/or relationship problems. Participants will also be asked to have an MRI and provide blood, urine, and saliva samples. Must be right-handed. Individuals will be compensated for their participation. For more information please call (212) 263-2482.

Adolescent Girls Project (AGP)—For Girls Ages 14–21 (PDF)
If you have been sexually or physically abused or assaulted in childhood and are between the ages of 14 and 21 years old, you may be eligible for a psychotherapy research study for adolescent girls at the NYU Child Study Center Institute for Trauma and Resilience. For more information or to make a referral, please call Hope Ashby at (212) 263-2786 or email research@AboutOurKids.org.