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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

IRB: STUDY21070038A
- Adolescent striatal neurophysiological maturation underlying the transition to adult stabilization of behavior

RESEARCH AREAS & CONDITIONS:
  Healthy Child


PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
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INTERESTED?

Visit https://pittplusme.org/study/2229 and click on "I'm Interested" or call 1-866-438-8230.


LEARN MORE

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MEET THE RESEARCHER


Beatriz Luna , PhD

Beatriz Luna, PhD, is the Staunton Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh. An accomplished researcher, Dr. Luna is the founder and director of the Laboratory of Neurocognitive Development at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Her main area of focus is on how teens’ brains develop and mature.