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Diseases of the Nervous System | Mental Health & Behavioral Research

Teen Brain and Behavior Study

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to understand how 13 to 17 year old adolescents think, feel, and behave. There are three cohorts of teenagers; teens with depression, teens with schizophrenia or psychosis, and healthy control teens.

This study will have a few visits at Yale in New Haven, spread across 18 months, including at least 2 MRI scans, clinical interviews and some computer tests. Participants will be paid up to $650, depending on eligibility and participation.

Criteria for each are listed below:

Depression Study

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 13-17 y/o
  • Currently depressed
  • Right-handed
  • Able to have an MRI (no braces, claustrophobia, metal implants)
  • No major medical or neurological conditions
  • No ADHD, substance use disorder or PTSD

Teen Schizophrenia or Psychosis Study

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 13-17 y/o
  • diagnosed with psychosis or schizophrenia, or hear voices and have odd thoughts
  • Right-handed
  • Able to have an MRI (no braces, claustrophobia, metal implants
  • No major medical or neurological conditions

Study for Healthy Teenagers

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 13-17 y/o
  • Right-handed
  • Able to have an MRI (no braces, claustrophobia, metal implants)
  • No psychiatric, medical or neurological conditions

To learn more or find out if you are eligible to participate, email: ChoLab@yale.edu. You may also fill out our participation survey here: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/cho/participate/ or call (203)-815-9874.

  • Trial with
    Yale University School of Medicine, YCCI Pilot Project Grant, and National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • Ages
    13 years - 17 years
  • Gender
    Both

Contact Information

For more information about this study, including how to volunteer, contact Cho Lab

Help Us Discover!

You can help our team find trials you might be eligible for by creating a volunteer profile in MyChart. To get started, create a volunteer profile, or contact helpusdiscover@yale.edu, or call 877.978.8343 for more information.

  • Last Updated
    09/17/2024
  • Study HIC
    #1111009332