Brain Imaging and Computer Games in Children With Either Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety or Healthy Controls (BBPP)

January 16, 2018 updated by: Bradley Hospital

Brain/Behavior Alterations in Pediatric Psychopathology

The purpose of this research is to learn more about how children with mental health problems, including bipolar disorder (BD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), differ from children without these problems. The investigators want to understand how these 4 groups of children differ in brain activity, function, and structure.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This study has 2 visits (total time ~6 hours):

Visit #1 (2-3 hours), includes: (a) detailed description of study and study consent, (b) interviews about the child's mental health, mood, and behavior, and (c) a screening IQ test (word games, playing with blocks).

If a child fits our study criteria, they will play some special computer games, provide a spit sample for DNA, and parents/children will complete questionnaires.

All children fitting our study criteria, will also be invited to complete visit #2 (2 hours) consisting of a special MRI brain scan at Brown University (Providence, RI). To make sure all children feel comfortable in the MRI, they will spend time in our practice MRI (i.e., "MRI simulator") that looks and sounds just like the real MRI. During the actual MRI, children will play a computerized game in which they can win and lose points. The MRI lasts one and a half hours (at most).

Participants are compensated for their time.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

240

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: PediMIND Program
  • Phone Number: 401-432-1600

Study Locations

    • Rhode Island
      • East Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02915
        • Recruiting
        • Bradley Hospital
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Daniel P Dickstein, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

7 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants will be recruited from in and around the Providence. Rhode Island area

Description

General Inclusion Criteria:

  • English- speaking,children & adolescents between the ages of 7- 17
  • consenting parent/guardian

General Exclusion Criteria:

  • estimated IQ less than 70
  • substance/alcohol use or dependence within the last 2 months
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders or primary psychosis
  • medical/neurological conditions that mimic the psychiatric disorders of interest
  • implanted metal (NO BRACES or COCHLEAR IMPLANT)

For inclusion in the Bipolar group, participants:

  • have to meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) criteria for BD Type I, including at least one lifetime episode of mania

For inclusion in the ADHD/ADD group, participants:

  • meet DSM-IV-TR criteria for any subtype of ADHD or ADD
  • can not currently meet diagnostic criteria for bipolar, depressive or anxiety disorders

For inclusion in the Generalized Anxiety Group (GAD), participants:

  • have to meet DSM-IV-TR criteria for GAD
  • can not currently meet diagnostic criteria for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

For inclusion in the Healthy Control group, participants:

  • can not have a past/current history of psychiatric or substance use disorders
  • can not have a first-degree relative (parents, brothers/sisters) with a history of psychiatric illness

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Bipolar Disorder
Children, 7- 17 years-old, who meet diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder, Type 1
ADHD/ADD
Children, 7-17 years-old, who meet diagnostic criteria for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) OR attention deficit disorder (without hyperactivity)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Children, 7-17 years-old, who meet diagnostic criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Health Controls
Children, ages 7-17 years-old, without a history of psychiatric diagnosis

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Behavioral performance on computerized tasks
Time Frame: Day 1
Day 1
MRI data (neural activation) during behavioral task
Time Frame: Day 2
structural, functional and diffusion tensor imaging data will be collected during the second day of the study.
Day 2

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Genetic material
Time Frame: Day 1
Genetic samples (spit sample) will be examined in relation to neural activation, function, and structure as well as behavioral performance on computerized tasks.
Day 1

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 27, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

April 4, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 18, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 16, 2018

Last Verified

January 1, 2018

More Information

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