Learn More: Neural Mechanisms of Depressive Symptoms in Youth with ASD Study

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common disorder that impacts one in 36 American children. Co-occurring psychiatric disorders like depression are understudied and can influence how children respond to ASD. Bradley Hospital is seeking children and youth, 11 to 17 years old, with ASD to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to assess brain mechanisms associated with depressive symptoms in youth with ASD as compared to youth without ASD. We would like to assess youth with a range of depressive symptoms (from no symptoms at all to prominent depressive symptoms). This study may help us learn more about how depression looks in children with ASD and how to better treat them in the future. The study consists of interviews, surveys of your child's mood and behavior, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Families will be compensated for their time.

Title of the Research Study

Neural Mechanisms of Depressive Symptoms in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers

Petya Radoeva, MD, PhD and Dr. Radoeva’s study team

Study Details

The study consists of interviews, surveys on your child's mood and behavior, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Families will be compensated for their time.

This is not a treatment study.

Background

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is common (1 in 36 US children) and impairing. Co-occurring psychiatric disorders—especially depression—in ASD remain understudied.

Who Is Eligible?

Your child may be eligible if your child meets the following criteria for either category:

Age 11 to 17 years old
No current or past psychiatric illness

Age 11 to 17 years old
Has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Contact Us Online

If you would like to learn more about this study, please contact the research team at 401-432-1600, email us at [email protected], or fill out our contact form below. A member of our research team will contact you to tell you more and answer your questions.