Early brain signs and mental health in children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at brain and behavior in children and young adults with autism, ADHD, or Developmental Coordination Disorder, and also in infants who were born prematurely or had birth complications. It aims to find biological markers (signs in the body) that may predict anxiety and depression, which could lead to better support and treatments.
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Who can take part
- The child must be born very premature (before 32 weeks) or extremely premature (before 28 weeks), or be born at term with certain birth complications (oxygen loss), or be a term baby with no risk factors (for the infant study).
- The child must be 12 months old or younger (corrected age) for the infant part of the study.
- The young person must be between 5 and 25 years old for the child/young adult part.
- Must have a clinical diagnosis of autism (ASD), ADHD, or developmental coordination disorder (DCD).
- No severe motor problems that would prevent taking part in assessments.
- No diagnosis of schizophrenia (for the child/young adult part).
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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