RDA Study

IRB
CHLA-23-00278
Mental Health in Teens with Autism

This study examines the relationship between social and nonsocial reward responsiveness and depression symptoms in adolescents (14-17 years old) with confirmed or suspected autism. Over time, we hope to understand mental health outcomes in teens (ages 14-17) with confirmed or suspected autism.

Study Details
Time commitment/Requirements
Families will attend 4 visits over a 1-year period at CHLA. Activities during visits include interviews, electroencephalogram (EEG) and eyetracking tasks, and surveys. Visits last 2-4 hours each, with breaks.
Keywords
autism mental health, neurodivergence, adolescents
Study Type
Longitudinal
Observational
Eligibility
Teens (14-17 years old) with confirmed or suspected autism, without intellectual disability, and with or without depression.
Does this study also recruit healthy volunteers?
No
Enrollment Status
Open
Label
Health Services & Behavioral Research Associate
Coordinator Contact
Marian Castro
Contact Email
trendlab@chla.usc.edu
Phone
323-207-5910