Pediatric Psychiatry Clinical Trials
There may be changes to a study due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please reach out to the study coordinators at 202-476-6067 with specific questions.
Psychiatry Clinical Trials at Children’s National Hospital are conducted by Adelaide Robb, M.D. Dr. Robb has been participating in pediatric clinical trials since 1999. These studies include treatments for a variety of mental health conditions affecting kids and teens, such as depression, ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
If you are interested in having your child participate in psychiatry research now or in the future please provide your contact information. One of our study coordinators will reach out to you with more information.
Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials
Study Coordinators can be reached by email at Elizabeth Hobbs and Rachel Reed or by phone at 202-476-6067.
NCT05014919
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicentre, relapse-prevention study of vortioxetine in paediatric patients aged 7 to 11 years with major depressive disorder
This study looks at the efficacy and safety of the investigational medicine vortioxetine, a potential treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) in children ages 7 to 11.
Full study details on ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT04240756
Treating Parents With ADHD and Their Young Children Via Telehealth: A Hybrid Type I Effectiveness-Implementation Trial (TPAC)
This study will compare the effectiveness of treating a parent with ADHD medication plus behavioral parent training (BPT) versus BPT alone on their child’s ADHD related symptoms.
Full study details on ClinicalTrials.gov
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Families who are looking for mental health treatment options for their children or teenagers. A clinical trial may be a good fit for someone who is interested in medication and interested in trying medications that are not currently available for children.
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A kid or teen participating in a clinical trial will typically have appointments at the main hospital in Washington, D.C., weekly or every other week for several weeks. Before enrollment in a trial, patients will undergo an interview with a clinical psychologist to confirm their diagnosis of depression, ADHD or other condition. All psychiatry clinical trials involve medication and at study visits, patients may be asked to fill out several questionnaires, receive an ECG, receive a physical examination or have blood drawn. All study related procedures are provided at no cost to your family and we will provide compensation for time and travel. The procedures vary for each trial and interested families should call Dr. Robb’s study coordinators at 202-476-6067 with any questions.
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Study coordinators Rachel Reed and Elizabeth Hobbs are happy to speak with any families who may be interested in a trial. If you think that your kid or teen may be a good fit for a study for depression, ADHD or other condition, our study coordinators can help answer any questions you may have and discuss whether it may be a good option for your child. Families who may be a good fit following a phone interview can then be scheduled for an in-person consultation.
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You will have access to mental health treatment that is not yet available to the general public. Your child or teen will be monitored closely by the study team while they are enrolled in a study.
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There are possible risks to consider when deciding whether or not to enroll in a clinical trial. All treatments involve a family decision of risk-benefit analysis, including the risk of choosing no treatment. Medication clinical trials will all involve some level of risk. Before you enroll in a study, you will be fully informed of the known risks or side effects.