Teen Depression & Brain Development Research Study
Researchers at Yale University are running a study to examine how the brain supports motivation and cognition in teenagers with depression, and how this might change over time. Help advance clinical research and join our paid study today!
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with Depression
13-17 years old
No ADHD or PTSD
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Connecticut
Study Background
Yale University researchers want to know how teenagers with depression think, feel, and behave.
Study Background
Yale University researchers want to know how teenagers with depression think, feel, and behave.
The Cho lab is run by Dr. Youngsun Cho, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Child Study Center. The lab focuses on studying how psychiatric illness relates to brain development in children and teenagers.
This research study aims to examine how the brain supports cognition and motivation in teenagers ages 13-17 years old. It seeks to understand how these brain changes contribute to conditions like depression in teenagers.
Join our study today. Compensation provided!
Additional Information
This study will use MRI to examine how the function of the brain supports cognition and motivation in teenagers with depression and how this function might change over time.
Teens who meet the following criteria may qualify for this study.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 13-17 years old
- Diagnosed with Depression
- Able to undergo an MRI scan (no non-removable metal in the body or severe claustrophobia)
- Right-handed
- Depression that affects day-to-day life more than anxiety
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with ADHD or PTSD
- Weight higher than 250 pounds
The study involves a phone screen for eligibility, clinical interviews with the teenager and parent, cognitive and IQ testing, urine testing, and at least 2 MRI’s over an 18-month period.
As a participant, you can receive up to up to $730 for study completion.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
