MRI scans reveal brain secrets in kids with ADHD, autism, and more
NCT ID NCT00001246
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of children and adults with conditions like ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and endocrine disorders, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to compare brain anatomy and function across different groups and ages. The goal is to better understand how these disorders affect the brain, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could improve our understanding of how brain structure and function differ across various childhood psychiatric and endocrine disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational imaging study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly cure or treat any condition, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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