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Social Support Observation for Social Anxiety
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Led By Kathleen Thomas, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Minnesota
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 hours
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Study Summary
This trial is to see if stress relief from parents wanes during puberty, and if social support from friends or others can help offset that.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with normal hearing, vision, and language skills who can complete questionnaires and undergo MRI scans. It's not suitable for those with serious medical conditions, metal implants or body piercings that affect MRI safety, pregnant women, premature birth history, autism spectrum disorders, certain medication users (glucocorticoids or beta-adrenergic), psychiatric illnesses, seizure/neurological disorders, tattoos affecting MRI safety or significant claustrophobia.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to understand how the comforting effect of parents during stressful social situations changes as children grow up and go through puberty. It also looks at whether friends or strangers can have a similar calming effect. Participants will answer questionnaires and have their brain activity measured using an MRI scanner.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct side effects from participating in this trial since it involves non-invasive procedures like filling out questionnaires and undergoing an MRI scan. However, some may experience discomfort from lying still in the scanner for a long time or anxiety due to the enclosed space of the MRI machine.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 2 hours
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 hours
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Amygdala-left dlPFC connectivity: fMRI functional connectivity (speech prep vs. rest)
Amygdala-right dlPFC connectivity: fMRI functional connectivity (speech prep vs. rest)
Amygdala-vmPFC connectivity: fMRI functional connectivity (speech prep vs. rest)
+11 moreTrial Design
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Primary ParentExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 4 conditions that differ by who is with them in the MRI scanner room: Primary Parent, Close Friend, Experimenter, No Social Partner.
Group II: No Social PartnerExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 4 conditions that differ by who is with them in the MRI scanner room: Primary Parent, Close Friend, Experimenter, No Social Partner.
Group III: ExperimenterExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 4 conditions that differ by who is with them in the MRI scanner room: Primary Parent, Close Friend, Experimenter, No Social Partner.
Group IV: Close FriendExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 4 conditions that differ by who is with them in the MRI scanner room: Primary Parent, Close Friend, Experimenter, No Social Partner.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of MinnesotaLead Sponsor
1,380 Previous Clinical Trials
1,588,545 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Adolescent Behaviors
400 Patients Enrolled for Adolescent Behaviors
Kathleen Thomas, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Minnesota
2 Previous Clinical Trials
400 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Adolescent Behaviors
400 Patients Enrolled for Adolescent Behaviors
Megan Gunnar, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Minnesota
3 Previous Clinical Trials
568 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Adolescent Behaviors
400 Patients Enrolled for Adolescent Behaviors
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have tattoos.I have a severe fear of being in tight or enclosed spaces.You have good enough eyesight to understand and participate in the study tasks.You were born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.I am a young person taking beta-blocker medications.I am a young person currently taking glucocorticoids.I have a genetic or chromosomal condition like Down Syndrome.I have been diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological condition.I have a history of a serious illness like cancer or an organ transplant.You have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Experimenter
- Group 2: Close Friend
- Group 3: Primary Parent
- Group 4: No Social Partner
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many volunteers have joined this medical experiment?
"Affirmative. Going by information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this research initiative is currently enrolling participants who applied after October 18th 2019 (the initial posting date) and before September 8th 2022 (time of the most recent update). The experiment necessitates 200 patients from a single medical centre."
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Am I eligible to join this research endeavor?
"This trial requires 200 adolescents aged 11 to 14, who possess the verbal and written acumen needed to give informed assent."
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Is this research project actively recruiting participants?
"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this experiment is recruiting participants, with its initial post date of October 18th 2019 and most recent edit on September 8th 2022."
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Does this research encompass individuals aged 80 and over?
"This research endeavour is specifically targeting 11 to 14 year olds. For younger and older individuals, there are 54 and 8 clinical trials respectively."
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