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Macromolecules and GABA in Children (MAGIC)

Healthy Volunteers | Brain | Children

The research team is trying to determine the relationship between levels of brain chemicals (such as GABA) and development in children.

Participation involves a visit to the Alberta Children’s Hospital:
* Your child will play some simple computer games
* We will take pictures of your child’s brain using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) while watching a movie of your choice
* You will be asked some questions about your child

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Eligible Ages:

    7 to 17

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
We are recruiting healthy, typically developing children aged 7-17 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
Children are not eligible to participate if:
1) they are unable to read and understand English
2) they have any contraindications to MRI (e.g. non-removeable braces or retainers, metal implants in the body, pregnancy, claustrophobia, inability to lie still)
3) they have had a concussion in the last 3 months
4) they have a medical or developmental disorder (such as psychosis, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, epilepsy, migraine)

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: REB21-1456