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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.
An Open-Label Phase 3 Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Pegvisomant in Children with Growth Hormone Excess

An Open-Label Phase 3 Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Pegvisomant in Children with Growth Hormone Excess

Gigantism is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average, caused by over-production of growth hormone (GH) during childhood. Investigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) want to see if a drug that antagonizes growth hormone action, called pegvisomant, can help children and adolescents with gigantism.
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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 19-CH-0071.
Children's Growth and Behavior Study

Children's Growth and Behavior Study

Researchers at the NIH Clinical Center are seeking healthy children for a study of growth and health behaviors. The purpose of the study is to better understand growth in children and adolescents.
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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 15-CH-0096.
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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