Studies Related to Teens current as of Thursday, October 10, 2024

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Caregivers' Experiences in the Transitioning from Hospital to the School Setting of Children with Special Health-care Needs

Looking For:
Caregivers of children ages 2-22 who have special health-care needs

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Cognition and Relationships in Adolescence

Looking For:
Research Opportunity for Children 11-17 Years Old and their Caregivers

Compensation:
Teens will be compensated $70 and parents $50 for completing all assessments.


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Does your child like to play computer games?

Looking For:
Individuals 7 to 24 with autism or who are typically developing

Compensation:
$10 per half hour of study completed in the form of a gift card


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Does your child show challenging behavior?

Looking For:
Children ages 3-17 who have diagnoses like autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability. We are also seeking children without a diagnosis who may get upset or aggressive (hitting, yelling) when they are frustrated.

Compensation:
Families will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for participating.


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Help us discover how Deaf and hard of hearing children learn to read

Looking For:
d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children ages 10-17 years old who use sign language and/or oral language, or both. No cochlear implants due to use of the MRI.

Compensation:
Yes


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How do emotions affect your brain?

Looking For:

  • All participants must be between 12 and 23 years of age
  • Must have smartphone (Android or iPhone)

Compensation:
Participants will be compensated with a $100 gift card for completing all tasks.


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Investigating Social Competence in Youth with Autism

Looking For:

  • Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Are between 10 and 16 years of age

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Online Study of Listening Behavior of Children with Autism

Looking For:
We are looking for caregivers of children with autism who have normal hearing and are between the ages of 18 months – 18 years.

Compensation:
$25


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Peer Mentors Needed!

Looking For:
Teens ages 10 through 18 with a background in theatre

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Social Connectedness and Health in Families Study

Looking For:
Parent and their adolescent/young adult children (ages 10-39)

Compensation:
Yes. For completing the surveys and in-person visit, each participant will receive $100 in the form of an electronic gift card.


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Teen Study of Emotions and Mental Health

Looking For:
Adolescent aged 14-17 years old with no history of psychiatric hospitalization

Compensation:
Up to $85 total


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The Camouflaging Experiences of Adolescent Autistic Girls in Inclusion

Looking For:
Autistic females ages 13-17 and their mothers

Compensation:
Yes. $25 Amazon gift card


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Vanderbilt Autism Research Registry

Looking For:
Children and adults who have a diagnosis of autism

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Vanderbilt Down Syndrome Research Registry

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Individuals with Down syndrome

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WeSearchTogether.org

Looking For:

Volunteers searching for depression, bipolar disorder and mood research nationally.

Compensation:
varies


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You’re invited to participate in the Measuring Adolescents’ Daily Experiences (MADE) Study!

Looking For:
Caregivers and their children ages 10-15

Compensation:
Both you and your child will be compensated for participating. You will receive a $35 gift card. Your child will receive a $50 gift card.


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ResearchMatch.org is a free and safe national website that matches research volunteers with researchers looking for participants. Registries for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities are now available on ResearchMatch. Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, or condition. Visit www.researchmatch.org to learn more and to join today.