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Pharmacogenetic Supported Prescribing in Kids

Mental Health Impairment

Implementation of pharmacogenetic testing for children and adolescents aged 6-24 who are starting or changing psychiatric medication.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    6 to 24

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Medical records available
* The initiation, change, dose adjustment, or augmentation of psychiatric medication(s) is indicated
* Treating psychiatrist, family physician, or pediatrician licensed in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba requests pharmacogenetic testing

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medically unstable or lacking capacity to provided informed consent
* Unwillingness of child to provide saliva sample for genetic analysis
* History of liver or bone marrow (hematopoietic cell) transplant

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Laina McAusland, MSc

[email protected]
403-210-6353
Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04797364