PEDI Study for Kids with PANS or PANDAS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Immune system & allergy, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at children who may have PANS or PANDAS, conditions that can cause sudden changes in behavior or mood after an infection. It aims to better understand these conditions and improve care.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 17 years old.
- You and your child can complete study activities in English.
- Your family plans to stay with UW Health or Dartmouth Health for at least a year.
- Symptoms started suddenly, within a week, and in the past 3 to 4 months.
- Your child has been diagnosed or is suspected to have PANS or PANDAS based on specific criteria.
- Your child does not have a history of tics, OCD, or food refusal before the sudden start of symptoms.
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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