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Sertraline vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Anxiety in Children and AdoLescents With NeurodevelopMental Disorders

This study is recruiting. It focuses on ADHD and currently lists participation information in Canada.

ADHD, Anxiety, ...DrugFrom 8 Years to 17 Years
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In plain English

Key information made simple

What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether a study medication may be useful for adolescents experiencing ADHD.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive a study medication, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The protocol may also involve randomization, placebo, or a comparison group. The registry lists locations in Canada.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adolescents with ADHD. Because it involves minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is placebo, randomization, or a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Alberta Children's Hospital - University of Calgary, University of Alberta-Glenrose in Edmonton, and Dalhousie University - IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis, while common reasons not to take part include pregnancy or breastfeeding and active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. This is an early-stage study, which usually means a smaller group and a focus on learning how the approach behaves.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Study start dateStarted: September 16, 2024
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
Canada
Age range
From 8 Years to 17 Years
Official registry ID
NCT06081348
Official title
Sertraline vs. Placebo in the Treatment of Anxiety in Children and AdoLescents With NeurodevelopMental Disorders
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In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in Canada.

Important

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with adhd. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. It includes a comparison with placebo. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.

Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?

The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

What side effects, interactions, or treatment changes should I check?

If the study involves a medication, ask whether it is already approved, experimental, or being tested for a new use. Check possible side effects, interactions with current treatment, dose changes, monitoring, and what happens if you feel worse. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The registry indicates that this study is currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps.

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