Title:
Adolescent Brain Imaging and Gender Study! Volunteers Needed
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| What is the purpose of the study? |
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We are studying brain development during adolescence and we are interested in how gender identity and brain development are related.
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| Who is needed? |
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Individuals with: |
No experience of: head trauma, pregnancy, non-removable metal orthodontics, schizophrenia, prior hormone disorder/therapy, substance use diso, severe claustrophobia, learning/intellectual disab, any neurological condition that affects your brain |
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Individuals without
a mental health or
addiction problem:
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Yes
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Age range: |
12 - 17 |
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Gender: |
All |
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Ethnicity: |
all |
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Other:
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You must have good enough English language skills to complete the study parts.
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| What does the study involve? |
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Number of contacts: |
3 sessions |
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Time period: |
3 sessions over approximately 20 months |
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Length of contacts: |
4-5 hours/session |
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Treatment offered:
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No
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Location:
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250 College St., Research Imaging Centre
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Principal Investigator:
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Doug P. VanderLaan
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| Contact information: |
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Phone: |
416-535-8501 ext. 30433 |
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e-mail: |
brain.study@camh.ca |
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Website: |
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Flyer:
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Download
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Study end date:
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31 Aug 2024
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| REB number: |
145/2013 |
| Full study title: |
Effects of Sex Hormone Treatment on Brain Development: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria |
| Keywords: |
adolescents, brain imaging, gender, gender dysphoria |
| Study Area: |
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