Search / Trial NCT00001198

Evaluating Genetic Risk Factors for Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 08, 2024

Terminated

Keywords

Schizophrenia Observational

ClinConnect Summary

A study of children and adolescents with very early onset by age 12 (COS) of DSM-III-R defined schizophrenia is examining the clinical, neurobiological, early neurodevelopmental, genetic, and clinical drug response characteristics of these cases, under Protocols 97-M-0126 and 03-M-0035. Earlier studies have documented the continuity between COS and adult-onset cases. The focus has now shifted to increasing the sample size and evaluation of familial risk factors including: psychiatric diagnoses of family members; neuropsychological testing, anatomic and functional brain imaging, and obtainin...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • i. For Healthy Controls
  • Age 6 and above
  • Evidence of normal developmental history and normal functioning
  • ii. For Relatives of Probands
  • Ages 6 and above
  • Evidence of blood relationship to proband with a disorder under study, with usual selection of first-degree relatives, and occasional participation of more distantly-related relatives (e.g., grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins).
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA :
  • i.For Healthy Controls
  • Evidence of medical or neurological disease
  • Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder or in first-degree relatives by history, clinical interview, or by structured, diagnostic psychiatric interview (Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents -IV)
  • ii.For Relatives of Probands
  • Absence of consent on the part of the proband or parent(s) of proband to contact relatives
  • Absence of signed consent or assent by relative(s) to participate
  • Lack of consent capacity

Trial Officials

Judith L Rapoport, M.D.

Principal Investigator

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

About National Institute Of Mental Health (Nimh)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a leading federal agency dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders through innovative research and clinical trials. As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH focuses on a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and the community, NIMH aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective interventions and improve mental health outcomes for individuals across the lifespan. Through its commitment to rigorous research methodologies and ethical standards, NIMH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health care and policy.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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