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NCT03507218 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)

A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Terminated
Registry status
9
Enrollment target

NCT03507218: Clinical Trial study, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

NCT03507218 is a clinical trial that was terminated before completion, run by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The registered enrollment target is 9 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03507218 was terminated before completion, sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

TERMINATED
Registry status
9 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Background: PANS is an illness that comes on suddenly in children. The full name is Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. It can cause sudden obsessive-compulsive behaviors. It can also cause children to suddenly restricte their food intake. Researchers want to learn more about children with PANS. They also want to learn more about the illness. Objective: To study some disorders of behavior and emotion that start in childhood. Eligibility: Children 3 14 years old who have had severe obsessive-compulsive symptoms or food restriction start quickly Design: Parents will answer questions. The topics include: Their child s medical history Their child s physical and mental health Their family history. The focus will be on neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions. A family tree will be drawn. Participants will have a physical exam. Participants may take tests on paper or computer. These will focus on thinking, memory, and behavior. Participants and parents will give a blood sample. Participants will have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A strong magnetic field and radio waves take pictures of the brain. Participants will lie on a table that slides in and out of a metal scanner. Participants may have photos or videos taken. Participants may have other tests. These may include heart tests, sleep tests, and lumbar puncture. Sponsoring Institute: National Institute of Mental Health

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 9 participants
Start Date 2018-03-20
Est. Completion 2019-10-23

Why NCT03507218 stopped before completion

NCT03507218 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 9 participants, a relatively small participant target.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.

NCT03507218 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03507218 about?

NCT03507218 is a clinical study titled "Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)". Background: PANS is an illness that comes on suddenly in children. The full name is Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. It can cause sudden obsessive-compulsive behaviors. It can also cause children to suddenly restricte their food intake. Researchers want to learn more about children ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03507218?

This trial is currently terminated. The enrollment target is 9 participants. The study started on 2018-03-20. Estimated completion is 2019-10-23.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03507218?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), which has 343 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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