RAM Study – Ages 16-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a 16-17 year old? Your child may be able to able to participate in a research study to help find out how individual differences in energy and activity levels affect sleep, brain responses, and mood regulation in young adults. The study involves 2 overnight sleep lab visits, an fMRI brain scan, and other assessments. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are brain-based conditions associated with shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that lead to difficulties carrying out day-to-day tasks. People can greatly differ in their energy and activity levels. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the brain-basis of energy/activity differences and how they relate to sleep, behavior, and mood outcomes in young people. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Ages 16-17
• Right-handed
• Not a shift worker
• Able to read and write in English
• No major physical health conditions
• Not diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
• Willing and able to undergo fMRI scanning (not claustrophobic, no permanent iron-based metal in the body)

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

After completing an online pre-screening survey, this study begins with an eligibility assessment (in-person or virtual) that will last about 2-3 hours.  If you are eligible and interested in the full study, participation will involve at-home activity/sleep monitoring followed by overnight visits at the sleep lab in Oakland and a brain scan (fMRI). Then, online follow-up assessments will be completed every 6-months for up to 3 years. Compensation is provided for participating in the study but not for the initial online pre-screening survey.