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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.
A Proof-of-Concept Trial on the Effect of Ketamine on Fatigue

A Proof-of-Concept Trial on the Effect of Ketamine on Fatigue

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking people who are cancer survivors or have a chronic illness such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Sjogren's disease, or Lupus to participate in a research study on fatigue. Fatigue is a common side effect of various illnesses. Researchers want to test if a one-time dose of the medication Ketamine or a similar drug can reduce fatigue. This is not a treatment study for fatigue, cancer, ME, CFS, Sjogren's disease, or Lupus. Study procedures and medications are provided at no cost. Travel costs for study visits will be reimbursed in accordance with NIH guidelines.
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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 20-NR-0003.
COVID-19, Adaptación crónica y respuesta al ejercicio (COVID-CARE): un ensayo controlado aleatorio

COVID-19, Adaptación crónica y respuesta al ejercicio (COVID-CARE): un ensayo controlado aleatorio

Investigadores del Centro Clínico de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (NIH, por sus siglas en inglés) buscan voluntarios para un estudio que investiga si un programa de ejercicios aeróbicos puede beneficiar a los sobrevivientes de COVID-19.

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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 000102-CC.
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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