Development of Perseverative Thought

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a child ages 10-17? Do they experience moderate to severe levels of repetitive negative thought? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to study brain function and anxiety in adolescents. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to adapt a task used in adults to make it appropriate for adolescents. This task looks at how certain types of thoughts relate to brain activity and puberty hormones in adolescents. Adapting this task will allow us to use it in future studies, and eventually may help create better treatments for anxiety and related kinds of problems. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

Eligible participants:

• Are children ages 10-17
• Report moderate to severe levels of repetitive negative thought in daily life 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation in the study involves an interview (virtual or in-person) and one visit to the lab. The interview visit will involve your child completing an interview about their repetitive negative thoughts and completing questionnaires online.

The lab visit will involve:

• Answering questions about puberty stage asked by trained staff
• Providing a small hair sample 
• Completing a computer task during which your child will be asked to think about different types of thoughts and answer questions about them