ADHD

Analog Classroom Research Study for Children Ages 6–12 (PDF)
Children with ADHD often have difficulties in school such as attending to classroom activities, interacting with peers and adults, following classroom rules, and completing work assignments. The NYU Child Study Center is currently evaluating children between the ages of 6 and 12 to determine if they qualify to participate in a research study and receive study-related care at no cost. If eligible, your child will receive medical and psychiatric evaluations and medication to treat ADHD. For more information, please call (212) 263-2734.

Research Study for Children and Adolescents Ages 8–13 (PDF)
The NYU Child Study Center is currently evaluating children between the ages of 8 and 13 to determine if they qualify to participate in a research study and receive expert care at NO COST. Children who have received previous treatment with stimulant medication will not be eligible to participate. If you are interested, please call (212) 263-8992 for more information.

Research Study for Preschoolers with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Principal Investigator: Howard Abikoff, Ph.D.

This study, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and coordinated by the NYU Child Study Center, examines treatment possibilities for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Eligible children will receive a comprehensive evaluation by our study team, as well as up to 14 months of treatment---ALL AT NO COST. The study includes parent training, treatment with medication and ongoing evaluations.

Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD

Principal Investigator: Howard Abikoff, Ph.D.

The aim of this study is to follow-up and assess systematically a cohort of 579 children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and a group of normal comparison children who participated in a 14-month clinical trial comparing four different treatment approaches: medication, psychosocial intervention, medication plus psychosocial intervention, and community treatment.

Prevention Studies

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Tourette's and Movement Disorders

Abilify Study for Adolescents Ages 6-17 With Explosive Outbursts and Tourette's Disorder (PDF)
TSA Abilify is a double blind, placebo controlled trial of Aripiprazole in children and adolescents with Tourette's Disorder (TD) and Explosive Outbursts between ages 6-17. The primary aim is to test the efficacy and safety of aripiprazole in reducing explosive outbursts in youth with TD.

BMS Abilify Study for Children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 18
Children and adolescents between the ages of 7 and 18 are being evaluated for participation in a new treatment study that aims to obtain systematic data regarding dosing and safety of aripiprazole in the treatment of youth with Tourette's disorder. For more information please contact Arie Spirgel at (212) 263-8672.

Boehringer Ingelheim Study for Children and Adolescents Ages 6-17 (PDF)
Children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 are being evaluated for participation in a research study to assess the safety and effectiveness of Mirapex® in Tourette's disorder. For more information, please contact Arie Spirgel at (212) 263-8672.

Temper Outburst Study

Evaluation of Children with Temper Outbursts
The NYU Child Study Center is currently conducting a study of children with temper outbursts that are difficult to control. If your child has these types of difficulties, and is between five and nine years old, he or she may qualify for this research study, which provides a free evaluation and four treatment sessions at no cost. Participation is voluntary and compensation is provided. Please contact Erica Dixon at (212) 263-2743 or EricaL.Dixon@nyumc.org for more details.

Trauma and Resilience

Research Study for Children and Adolescents with Tic Disorders or Tourette's Disorder Between the Ages of 6 and 18 (PDF)
Children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 18 are being evaluated for participation in a research study sponsored by the Tourette Syndrome Association. This study will look at the effects of omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oil on treating symptoms of Tourette's Disorder. For more information, please email research@AboutOurKids.org.

Trauma treatment at the Institute for Trauma and Resilience, NYU School of Medicine, for adults (18-55) who have experienced sexual assault and/ or childhood sexual abuse.
This research study offers psychotherapy or medication treatment at no cost if you are experiencing symptoms such as irritability, nightmares, sleep problems, and/or relationship problems. Participants will also be asked to have an MRI and provide blood, urine, and saliva samples. Must be right-handed. Individuals will be compensated for their participation. For more information please call (212) 263-2482.

Adolescent Girls Project (AGP)—For Girls Ages 14–21 (PDF)
If you have been sexually or physically abused or assaulted in childhood and are between the ages of 14 and 21 years old, you may be eligible for a psychotherapy research study for adolescent girls at the NYU Child Study Center Institute for Trauma and Resilience. For more information or to make a referral, please call Hope Ashby at (212) 263-2786 or email research@AboutOurKids.org.