Child Development Research Study
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine are studying emotional development during early childhood.
Fast Facts
Have a Child Ages 4-7
Compensation Provided
Conducted in St. Louis, MO
Study Background
Are you interested in mental health? Would you like to contribute to our understanding of child development by participating in research? You and your child may be eligible to participate in our study.
The Neurodevelopment of Overcontrol (NOA) Study examines how perfectionism and a high need for control develop in children.
Researchers are conducting a study for 4-7-year-old children to examine their development. The main goal of the study is to look at how kids who differ in control experience moods and thoughts, interact with their caregivers and peers and develop over time.
Participants will attend study visits, answer surveys, and complete activities and a safe/non-invasive EEG.
Understanding how the need for control develops may help us improve mental health in children and help them live happier, healthier lives. Help us start the conversation about mental health!
Study Background
Are you interested in mental health? Would you like to contribute to our understanding of child development by participating in research? You and your child may be eligible to participate in our study.
The Neurodevelopment of Overcontrol (NOA) Study is examining how perfectionism and high need for control develop in children.
Participants will attend study visits, answer surveys, and complete activities and a safe/non-invasive EEG.
Understanding these traits may help us prevent the onset of mental disorders and help kids live happier, healthier lives. Help us start the conversation about mental health!
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to understand how children’s temperament or personality traits can be adaptive, and how they can also sometimes become a risk factor for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have a child ages 4-7
- Child has no neurological disorder, significant speech delays, or severe developmental delay
- No plans to move out of the St. Louis metro area in the next 2 years
- Child may be overcontrolled but does not have to be
- Able to understand, speak, and read English
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- One study visit (4 hours) for parent & child
- Each visit consists of activities, safe & non-invasive EEG for child, interviews, questionnaires
- Two follow-up visits (3 hours) 1 year and 2 years later
- One online survey before each visit
Compensation is provided up to $325 for your participation.
- Receive up to $125 at your initial session
- $100 at your first follow-up
- $100 at your second follow-up
- Prizes (small kids toys) for your child
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
