Is your child 11-18 years old and been diagnosed with Functional Seizures (FS) or Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)?
If your 11–18-year-old has been diagnosed with FS/PNES, they may be eligible to participate in a study examining the effects of two commonly used treatments for improving Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) symptoms, specifically Functional Seizures.
Compensation is up to $250 total.
If you are interested in participating, or if you have any questions, please email: fndstudy@yale.edu
Sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham; HIC#2000036038
Does your child suffer with chronic migraine?
The PROSPECT-2 Study is looking at an investigational medicine for the prevention of migraine called eptinezumab to see if it can help adolescents and teens 12 to 17 years old with chronic migraine. Researchers want to see if eptinezumab can safely reduce headaches.
Visit www.prospect2rejoin.com to watch videos explaining the studies.
To sign up or learn more please contact Cristian.Ionita@yale.edu
Sponsored by H. Lundbeck A/S; HIC# 2000031792
Do you have a child with global delay or intellectual disability?
The McPartland lab has a project that is looking at attention to social images. We are studying behavior and brain systems to better understand the different ways children experience the social world. Participation involves two visits to our offices where children and families will talk to a clinician, complete questionnaires, and watch videos while their brain waves and movement are recorded.
We are recruiting autistic children with intellectual disability (ID) and non-autistic children with ID, or children with global developmental delay between the ages of 3-17.
Children will receive a clinical evaluation and report as well as compensation of $120.
To learn more about the study or to participate, please call us at 203-737-3439 or email our team at autism@yale.edu.
Sponsored by the Autism Science Foundation; the Eagles Autism Foundation; Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 0303025065
Do you have a teen between 13-17 years old with an interest in research?
This project studies how teens interact with peers in a computer game and in everyday life. Participation includes one visit to our lab where families will talk to a clinician, complete questionnaires, and teens will do computer activities while their brain waves are recorded with an electroencephalogram (EEG).
We are currently recruiting teens with and without autism between 13 and 17 years old.
Participants will receive a clinical evaluation, assessment report, and compensation of $70.
To learn more about the study or to participate, please call us at 203-737-3439 or email our team at autism@yale.edu.
Sponsored by the Matthew Hillman Fisher Foundation; Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 0303025065
Do you have a child ages 3-5 years old?
The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) is seeking families to participate in a study to improve diagnosis and treatment in autism.
We are currently recruiting both neurotypical children and children with a diagnosis of autism between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Participating families will receive a study-related evaluation describing their child’s current developmental level and compensation of $100.
To learn more or see if your child is eligible to participate, please call our team at 203-737-3439 or email autism@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH); HIC# 2000037870
The Yale Baby School
The Yale Baby School is a research and educational initiative for families, which includes opportunities to participate in research studies, free online courses on child development and parenting, as well as the opportunities to connect with other families in the community at in-person and virtual events such as public lectures, social gatherings and more. We are looking for pregnant individuals, as well as families with infants, toddlers, and children up to 7-years-old to join this initiative.
The research studies are conducted by our team of developmental scientists at the Yale Child Study Center and the Yale Psychology Department. The primary research focus of each participating lab varies from the development of language and cognition, to functional brain development, to pregnancy and parenting. These studies are designed to help us to learn more about parenting and child development, from pregnancy onwards. If you decide to participate in one or more of the ongoing studies over time, we will compensate you for your time and travel.
All interested families are welcome to join! Please feel free to enroll in our program here.
Have any questions? Please reach out to Kathy Armstrong at babyschool@yale.edu or at 203-494-0120.
Sponsored by the Anna Freud Centre; HIC#2000022110
Binge Eating Guided Self-help for Teens
If your child is 12-17 years old, has overweight or obesity, and you’re concerned they might binge eat or lose control when they’re eating, they may be eligible for our free and confidential online treatment research study. Reach out. We’ll listen. You’ll help other families. Payment up to $100 for completing surveys throughout the study.
To learn more please contact Yale Teen Power at 203-785-7210 or email: teenpower@yale.edu.
Sponsored by Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 2000033103
Sickle cell disease and the immune system study
Are you or your child living with sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common genetic blood disorder worldwide and a rapidly growing global health problem that remains poorly understood. You can play an important role in research by volunteering for a free and confidential study Yale is conducting to better understand the immune system of those with sickle cell disease. Your participation could lead to important breakthroughs in treatment and care. Your privacy is of the upmost importance to us.
Study procedures include blood draws, and medical record reviews.
Compensation is provided.
Your contribution matters. To learn more, contact us at irene.matos@yale.edu or call Irene Matos at (203) 737-4739.
Sponsored by National Institute of Health (NIH); HIC# 2000036007
Are you 13+ with a close family member (parent, sibling, or child) with multiple sclerosis?
DREAM study (Detection Research on Early Asymptomatic MS)
Yale researchers are looking for participants in an ongoing research study. Participation includes one in-person visit with a blood draw, and questionnaires, which can be completed online. Additional blood draws and procedures are optional.
You may be eligible to participate if you:
- Have a close family member (parent, sibling, or child) with multiple sclerosis
- Are age 13 or older
Prescreening survey link is here: https://redcap.link/r057eydl
Sponsored by Hoffmann (F) - La Roche, Ltd; Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 2000032952
Does your 12- to 22-year-old have obesity or at risk for developing obesity?
Our research team is studying the causes of fatty liver disease and the role of sugars in liver fat content among children and adolescents with obesity. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of liver disease in pediatrics, affecting approximately 7 million children and teens in the U.S. Early onset fatty liver increases the risk of complications later in life. Hispanic youth are affected by NAFLD, with prevalence rates around 45%, compared to 13% in Black/African American youth.
By studying these groups, we aim to understand why certain ethnicities are more susceptible to liver fat accumulation. We would like to understand why some children and young adults develop fatty liver and some do not. We are looking for adolescents aged 12-22 who are considered overweight/obese (BMI >30), identify as Hispanic or Black/African American, and are not on any weight loss medication.
Participants will complete 3 research visits and follow-up visits every 6 months for 2 years. As part of the study, participants will gain valuable health insights, including whether they have fatty liver, prediabetes, or diabetes, with results shared with to their provider as well as guidance on dietary health.
Participants may be compensated up to $690.
To learn more or to see if your child is eligible, please contact Ermena Refugjati, CRA at Ermena.Refugjati@yale.edu.
Sponsored by the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD); HIC# 200028731
Does your 13-17 year old have treatment resistant depression?
Yale is conducting a study to examine the safety, efficacy, response predictors, and post treatment trajectory of adolescents (13–17 years old) with treatment-resistant depression and high suicide risk following a conservative repeat dosing Ketamine infusion paradigm compared to an active control, Midazolam. Those who are randomized to Midazolam and remain ill have the option to cross-over to Ketamine in the open phase.
All participants will be followed closely for 4 months post-treatment and treated with standard of care depression treatment (medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy). Brain-based predictors of anti-suicidal responses will be assessed via connectome predictive modeling and examining functional brain circuits via fMRI before and after treatment.
To learn more about how this study may benefit your patients, contact Brooke Rivera, Clinical Coordinator, Yale Pediatric Depression Lab at (203) 974-2241 or email PediDepression@yale.edu.
Sponsored by the National Institute of Health; HIC# 200029003
Is your child aged 12-18 and you are noticing a recent change in their thinking, behavior, or experiences?
Pro-Net Study
If your child is between the ages of 12 and 18 and has recently experienced changes in their thinking, behavior, or experiences, they may qualify for this study. These changes include confusion between reality and imagination, feeling a lack of control over your thoughts or ideas, being suspicious or paranoid, experiencing unreal sensations like hearing sounds or seeing things that aren't there, and having difficulty communicating clearly.
Participants in this study will undergo an initial screening visit, 2 MRI scans, and 2 sets of blood work. Additionally, they will be asked questions about their experiences and emotional well-being.
Total compensation of up to $1000 is provided.
To inquire further or determine eligibility for participation, please contact us at 203-200-8997 or email pronetstudy@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); HIC# 2000029159
All of Us Research Program
The All of Us Research Program is a large research program. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy by creating a biorepository.
People who join will give us information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health. If you decide to join All of Us, we will ask you to share different kinds of information like your name and where you live, questions about your family, home, and work. If you have an Electronic Medical Record, we may ask you for access. We will also ask you to come in for physical measurements like, height, weight, hip and waist circumference, and blood pressure, and heart rate. We will also ask you to provide blood and urine samples, or saliva.
Total Compensation: $25
If interested, please contact: allofus@yale.edu or call 203-785-5993
Sponsored by University of California, San Diego; HIC# 2000034651
Brain Imaging Study of Emotion Regulation in Children
If you have a child who is 9 to 12 years old, they may be eligible to participate in a study that examines your child’s social and emotional skills. This research will lead to new ways of understanding how children processes and regulate their emotions.
The study will require two visits. At each visit you and your child will complete questionnaires, and your child will participate in an fMRI scan. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a technique for measuring and mapping brain activity that is noninvasive and safe. You will also receive a free psychoeducational assessment describing your child’s social and emotional development. The study is conducted at the Yale Child Study Center by caring and supportive research staff.
Eligibility:
- Between the ages of 9 - 12
- Significant levels of disruptive behavior (anger outbursts, irritability, noncompliance, easily frustrated) OR NO significant levels of disruptive behavior.
- Be able to complete fMRI research procedure
- Be able to commute to New Haven, CT
Compensation up to $100.
To learn more please contact our team at 203-785-7565 or email: emotion@yale.edu
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 2000031303
Do you have a child with ADHD?
The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Lab at Yale University is conducting a study looking at whether mindfulness helps children and adolescents with ADHD, in comparison to medication, or medication and mindfulness together.
We are looking for kids between 7 and 13 with ADHD, or who might have ADHD, and are interested in participating.
The study involves an online interview to confirm you have ADHD, online questionnaires and short tests, and then either in-person mindfulness sessions (16), or several online medication visits, or both. Afterwards, you will fill out online questionnaires and do short tests twice more.
You may be paid up to $480 for participation.
To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, call 475-441-3920 or email mbatc@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health; HIC#: 2000020705
Does your child make unusual movements?
If your child is under the age of 4 and makes unusual movements with his or her hands, fingers, feet, or whole body, and has no other major developmental delays or concerns, he or she may be eligible to participate in a new study. Participation involves two visits that include developmental assessments and watching videos.
Participants will receive a clinical evaluation and are compensated up to $100. Free and secure parking is provided.
For more information, contact Gitta Selva at (203) 764-5933, email sanalab@yale.edu or visit https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/participate/.
Research at the Yale Child Study Center
Sponsored Yale University School of Medicine HIC# 0808004146
Does your child have chronic tics or Tourette Syndrome?
If your child is 10-16 years old with chronic tics, they may be eligible to receive neurofeedback treatment. We use a form of neurofeedback that involves monitoring brain activity via fMRI. The purpose of this study is to determine if our neurofeedback intervention can reduce tic symptoms and improve our understanding of Tourette Syndrome.
Participation can result in compensation up to $880.
If you and your child are interested in participating in this study, please click here..
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us at Hampson.lab@yale.edu, or (203)-737-6055.
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health, Department of Human Health Services HIC #: 2000033043
Is your child between the ages of 10-14 years?
We are studying how children with and without anxiety pay attention to pictures or faces. If eligible, your child will complete computer tasks while we measure their attention. You and your child will also respond to surveys.
Compensation up to $350
To learn more or to see if you are eligible to participate, please call 203-737-4644 or email anxiety.csc@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health; HIC# 2000029999
Does your child often feel nervous, scared, or worried in social situations?
The Anxiety & Mood Disorders Program is testing the effects of a brief computer-based training that targets attentional processes to reduce social anxiety in children, 10-14 years old.
You may be paid up to $600 for participation.
To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, call 203-737-4644 or email anxiety.csc@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health; HIC#: 2000025143
Help for childhood anxiety available
Does your child often feel nervous, scared, or worried? Participate in a research study for childhood anxiety comparing two effective treatments – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) for children 6-12 years old.
You may be paid up to $250 for participation.
To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, call 203-737-4644 or email anxiety.csc@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health; HIC#: 2000023649
Is your child irritable or easily frustrated?
If you have a child who is 8 to 15 years old and is irritable and has low frustration tolerance, they may be eligible to participate in a non-invasive fMRI study. The study includes an initial clinical evaluation and follow-up assessments 6, 12, and 24 months later.
Healthy Volunteers Needed too.
If you have a child who is 8 to 15 years old, they may be eligible to participate in a non-invasive fMRI study. The study includes an initial clinical evaluation and follow-up assessments 6, 12, and 24 months later.
Compensation is up to $640.
For more information contact Grace Cotter at (203) 646-3830 or email affectiveyouth@yale.edu.
Sponsored by Charles H. Hood Foundation; National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); Yale University School of Medicine; HIC#: 2000025557
Do you have a 9- to 12-month-old infant?
We are looking for tobacco-smoking and non-smoking mothers with a 9- to 12-month-old infant. Volunteers will be mothers who complete two, 2-hour long visits at the Yale Child Study Center. During the first visit, volunteers will complete some questionnaires, then some play time and a free developmental assessment with their infant. During the second visit, volunteers (not their infants) will complete a simple computer task while we safely measure brain activity as well as completing some more questionnaires and cognitive tasks. There will also be some questionnaires to complete between visits.
Volunteers will be compensated $50 after each visit, for a total of $100. Travel compensation is available too.
To learn more please contact The Before and After Baby Lab (BABL) at (203) 901-1029 or Email: thebabl@yale.edu.
Sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); HIC# 2000031080
Do you have a teenager diagnosed with Depression or Schizophrenia?
Help us learn more about how adolescents with depression and schizophrenia think and feel
If you have a teen 13 to 17 years of age, right-handed, with a history of depression OR schizophrenia and no major medical conditions, they may be eligible to participate in this research study. The goal is to understand how people their age think, feel and behave. This study will have a few visits spread across 18 months, including at least 2 MRI scans, clinical interviews, and some computer tests.
Compensation up to $650.
Healthy Teen Volunteers Also Needed.
To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, email ChoLab@yale.edu or call (203) 815-9874.
Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA); Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Simons Foundation; YCCI Pilot Project Grant; Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 1111009332
Is your teen caught in a cycle of binge eating and purging? Do they go to extremes to lose weight or control their weight?
Teen Bulimia and Overweight Online Treatment Study
If your teen is 12-19 years old, has overweight or obesity, and is caught in a cycle of binge eating and purging, they may be eligible to participate in a free and confidential treatment study testing talk therapy (behavioral treatment).
Participants will receive compensation up to $225.
To learn more or see if your teen is eligible to participate, please call the Yale Teen Program of Weight, and Eating Research (Teen POWER) at (203) 785-7210, visit m.yale.edu/teenpower, or email teenpower@yale.edu
Sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA); HIC# 200033150
Do you have a child with autism and irritability or upset mood?
Comprehensive Therapy for Irritability in Adolescents with Autism
If you have a child who is 12-19 years old, has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and has significant levels of irritability or disruptive behavior (e.g., easily frustrated, meltdowns, anger outbursts), they may be eligible to participate in a free and confidential study.
Study includes free assessment of autism and 15 weekly sessions of therapy (remote or in-person).
Compensation of up to $250 for completion of study.
To learn more or see if your child is eligible, please contact the Sukhodolsky Lab (Sukhodolsky.Lab@yale.edu) or all 203-737-7662.
Sponsored by Department of the Army; Yale University School of Medicine Yale; HIC #0102012121
Help discover possible future treatments for irritability associated with autism
Children with or without intellectual disability may be able to take part if he or she:
- Is 13 - 17 years old with established professional diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Speaks fluent English, has a primary caregiver also fluent and willing to help answer questions and complete study activities
- Other criteria applicable – please contact us to learn more
The TAPESTRY Study measures effects of an investigational medication on irritability associated with autism.
Reach us online or directly via email, phone, or text: Dr. Roger Jou, 203-927-3970 (text/talk), roger.jou@yale.edu
Sponsored by Axial; HIC#: 2000031483
Would you like to learn about your baby's emotional development? Do you have an older child or other family member with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
You can play an important role in research discovery by enrolling your baby in a study on early emotional development. We are recruiting infants 4 months of age or younger who have an older sibling or other relative with ASD.
Participation involves brief visits that include developmental assessments, watching videos, and play-based activities to assess emotional development from 4 months through 30 months of age. Follow your child’s individual development along with our clinical and research staff.
Families are compensated up to $300 for study participation. Free, safe, and secure parking is provided.
For more information and to learn about eligibility, contact Gitta Selva at (203) 764-5933, email us at sanalab@yale.edu, or visit https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/participate/.
Research at the Yale Child Study Center
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); HIC# 2000031163
Do you have an autistic child between the ages of 6-11?
The McPartland Lab at the Yale Child Study Center has a clinical study available that examines your child's social, communication, and cognitive skills. This research will lead to new methods to develop, track, and assess treatments in autism.
We are currently recruiting both neurotypical children and children with a diagnosis of autism between the ages of 6 to 11 years old.
Families will receive an evaluation describing their child’s development over six months as well as compensation up to $300 for participating in the study.
To learn more about the study or to participate, please call us at 203-737-3439 or email our team at autism@yale.edu
Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) HIC# 2000032247
Are you a parent or guardian of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you an adult diagnosed with ASD?
SPARK study at Yale - all ages welcome
SPARK is a growing community of individuals, families, and researchers on a mission to speed up the understanding of autism. Our aims are to:
- Collect DNA from saliva samples and information through surveys from 50,000 people with autism and both of their parents and share that data with researchers.
- Make breakthroughs that were never before possible and return our findings to you.
- SPARK is sponsored by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) and Yale is one of more than 30 participating hospitals and clinics across the country.
Why join SPARK?
- Find possible genetic causes of autism in your own family and power future autism research for years to come.
- Join other autism research studies and get updates on the latest autism research.
- Connect with a community of 1400 SPARK participants in our region!
You can receive up to $50 Amazon gift card for participation.
Registration can be completed entirely online and from home at www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale or by scheduling an appointment with the Yale study team. To participate, simply register online and consent to the study. Saliva kits will be mailed to you and provided with return packaging. If you have questions call (203) 785-7539 or email sparkforautism@yale.edu.
Sponsored by Simons Foundation; HIC#2000024931
The Clinical Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
If you have a child between the ages of 6-18 years of age, you can play an important role in research by participating in our study to help us learn about brain development. The McPartland Lab at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability, and Typically Developing male children.
Participants will receive a clinical evaluation and report, as well as compensation up to $120.
To learn more please contact our team at (203) 737-3439 or email autism@yale.edu.
Sponsored by Yale University School of Medicine; HIC# 0303025065