The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education and the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University have coordinated efforts to provide a diagnostic evaluation and treatment investigation for children, ages seven to twelve, with selective mutism. Eligible children and their parents will be invited to the Michigan State University Psychiatry Clinic to receive treatment. The research project will last approximately 15 weeks, with visits to the clinic occurring approximately once every two weeks. A total of 8 visits will be made to the clinic to complete all aspects of this research study. Posted February 11, 2104. Last updated March 19, 2014.

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Selective Mutism Research Study

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education and the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University have coordinated efforts to provide a diagnostic evaluation and treatment investigation for children, ages seven to eighteen, with Selective Mutism*. Those individuals meeting study criteria will be invited to participate in a research study investigating a medication treatment for selective mutism.

The research study will occur in two phases. In the first phase, parents of children with symptoms of selective mutism will be sent and asked to complete a series of questionnaires about their child’s behavior. These questionnaires will then be sent back to the study coordinator who will examine and score the information to determine eligibility for participation. In phase two, the study coordinator will contact parents of children who appear to meet study criteria. Parents and their children will then be invited to the Michigan State University Psychiatry Clinic to undergo a thorough medical assessment by a psychiatrist. Information will be collected during this visit to verify study eligibility and an overview of the treatment program will be presented. The research project will last approximately 15 weeks, with visits to the clinic occurring approximately once every two weeks. A total of 8 visits will be made to the clinic to complete all aspects of this research study.

For information about this study, please contact the study coordinator: Justin A. Barterian, MA at 586-899-3715 or barteria@msu.edu

You may also contact one of the other principal investigators, Dr. John Carlson at 517-432-4856 or Dr. Jed Magen at 517-353-4363.