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This web page makes it easy to search for featured research studies at the NIH Clinical Center. You can search for specific studies by entering keywords related to your symptoms in the search box or by using the sort and filter options.


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Role of GABAergic Transmission in Auditory Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers are studying the brain's response to language and sound. This study uses a repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), an investigational form of brain stimulation, to measure how different parts of the brain communicate in teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Findings from this study may aid in the development of possible future treatments.

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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 833-JOIN-NIH and refer to study 20-M-0159.
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Brain Imaging of Childhood Onset Psychiatric Disorders, Endocrine Disorders and Healthy Volunteers

A study at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking healthy females aged 6-18 for a brain imaging study using MRI. Researchers aim to learn about brain anatomy and function, while advancing the understanding of behavior and mental health in children and young adults.

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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 800-411-1222 and refer to study 89-M-0006.
Clinical and Scientific Assessment of Pain and Painful Disorders

Clinical and Scientific Assessment of Pain and Painful Disorders

Researchers in the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health at the National Institutes of Health seek healthy volunteers to participate in a study investigating how our brain responds to pain. This study will allow researchers to collect information that may be used to learn more about pain disorders and how we respond to painful experiences.

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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 800-411-1222 and refer to study 16-AT-0077.
A Longitudinal Investigation of the Endocrine and Neurobiologic Events Accompanying Puberty

A Longitudinal Investigation of the Endocrine and Neurobiologic Events Accompanying Puberty

Your healthy 8-year-old child is invited to participate in an NIH outpatient research study that examines how puberty affects brain development.
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If you have questions or would like to learn more about this study, contact 800-411-1222 and refer to study 11-M-0251.
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