Brain function study in children with mood problems
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works and how mood disorders change over time in children and teens with severe irritability, anger, and temper outbursts. It includes brain scans and regular check-ins to understand the illness better.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 7 to 17 years old and have significant mood symptoms for at least a year.
- They should have frequent temper tantrums or angry outbursts at least three times a week.
- The study is not for children who have had bipolar episodes (manic highs) or certain other psychiatric disorders.
- Your child must speak English and be able to undergo brain scans (like MRI).
- The study follows children over time, possibly into adulthood, until age 25.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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