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Pediatric Psychiatry Clinical Trials

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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.

Currently Enrolling Clinical Trials

Study Coordinators can be reached by email at Yunah Song and Xiaotong Li or by phone at 202-476-6067.

NCT05303064

OLZ/SAM vs Olanzapine to Evaluate Weight Gain in Pediatric Subjects With Schizophrenia or Bipolar I Disorder

This is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, 52-Week study of OLZ/SAM vs Olanzapine to evaluate weight gain as assessed by change in BMI Z-Score in pediatric subjects with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder (ENLIGHTEN-Youth).

Investigator: Adelaide Robb, M.D.
Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc.

Full study details on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Interested in participating?

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.

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NCT05081245

ML-004 to Evaluate Social Communication Deficits in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

This is a randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of ML-004 on the improvement of social communication deficits in adolescents with ASD.

Investigator: Adelaide Robb, M.D.
Sponsor: MapLight Therapeutics

Full study details on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Psychiatry Clinical Trials FAQs

Who is a good fit for a psychiatry clinical trial?

What does a clinical trial entail?

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.

How do I know if my child is a good fit for a clinical trial?

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.