NAC supplement for emotional regulation in children
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help children aged 6-12 who have intense emotions and mood swings. It also looks at brain activity before and after treatment to see if NAC might improve emotional control.
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Who can take part
- The child must be between 6 and 12 years old.
- The child must have significant emotional and behavioral challenges, like frequent mood swings or intense anger.
- The child must not have serious medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease, or a history of seizures.
- A parent or guardian must be able to provide written consent, and the child must agree to participate.
- Families need access to a computer with a camera, speaker, microphone, and internet.
- The child must be willing to avoid changes in their current treatments during the study.
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