Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Current Studies

This current studies list for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry highlights some of the latest research in the field, including investigations into the causes and risk factors of mental health disorders, the development of new therapies and interventions, and the evaluation of existing treatments. For additional studies, please visit RecruitMe.

Active Studies

  • The IRIS Autism Trial

    Principal Investigator:

    Jeremy M. Veenstra-VanderWeele, MD
    This study will examine the possible benefits of an investigational drug called ML-004 in adolescents and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We are currently recruiting adult participants (18-45 years). Participation will involve ten visits to the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain in White Plains, NY over a period of 26 weeks. This will allow the study team to assess participants' general health, perform developmental testing and provide study related medical care. You will not have to pay for any study related treatments, lab tests or assessments. You will receive...

  • The Mindful Brain Project in Teens

    Principal Investigator:

    Randy P Auerbach, PhD, ABPP
    We are recruiting depressed adolescents ages 13-18 years. As a participant in our study, we will: (1) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, (2) teach your child mindfulness strategies, (3) collect brain activity data with MRI (non-invasive) while your child practices mindfulness, and (4) send short surveys to your child's smartphone through the MetricWire app. The MRI scan will take place at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University, and the interviews will take place remotely through Zoom. There also will be a follow-up...

  • The Mindful Brain Project in Teens

    Principal Investigator:

    Randy P Auerbach, PhD, ABPP
    We are recruiting depressed adolescents ages 13-18 years. As a participant in our study, we will: (1) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, (2) teach your child mindfulness strategies, (3) collect brain activity data with MRI (non-invasive) while your child practices mindfulness, and (4) send short surveys to your child's smartphone through the MetricWire app. The MRI scan will take place at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University, and the interviews will take place remotely through Zoom. There also will be a follow-up...