UAB Clinical Research Study for Healthy Adolescents
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is recruiting healthy adolescent participants for a clinical research study. The study will compare healthy adolescents and adolescents with functional seizures (FS). If you and your child choose to participate in the study, you will be part of the healthy control group. The adolescent can be compensated up to $100 total.
Your child may qualify if they:
- Are between the ages of 11-18 years old
- Have no diagnosed medical conditions
- Have a parent/guardian available to participate in lab visits
Participants will complete 2 lab visits that take place around 13 weeks apart. Each lab visit will last about 2-3 hours each. During each visit, the adolescent’s parent/guardian will complete a series of questionnaires, and your child will complete questionnaires, computer tasks, and place their hand in cool water for as long as they can, but no longer than 3 minutes. Your child will also be asked to wear a small Actiwatch that monitors sleep activity.
There is no cost to participate in this clinical research study. Qualified participants who complete the clinical research study will be compensated.
If you are interested in participating, you may contact the research team at 205-975-4205 or at pedshealthlab@uabmc.edu to learn more.
