Brain Development Research Study – Healthy Children Ages 10-17

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a healthy 10-17 year old? Your child may be able to participate in a study to understand how our brain changes as we develop into adults. This study involves completing questionnaires, playing computer games, and undergoing brain and EEG scans. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to understand how brains develop.   We are interested in learning how teenagers’ brains change as they get older and become adults.  We want to learn about how one’s memory and the ability to plan and control one’s actions changes.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• 10-17 years old
• Able and willing to undergo MRI scanning

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Questionnaires
• Computer games
• Brain and EEG scans