Psychiatric disorders in children with chronic skin conditions
Part of Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how chronic skin diseases affect the mental health of children and teens. It compares children with skin conditions to healthy children to find out if they have more anxiety, depression, or other emotional issues.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 17 years old
- You have a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease that has been diagnosed by a doctor
- You and your caregiver can understand and answer questionnaires
- You do not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder such as severe depression or autism
- You do not have other chronic illnesses that affect your body image, like short stature, thyroid problems, or obesity
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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