In order to address a compelling public health concern and to gain mentored research experience, the candidate proposes to double-blind, controlled, study of dispramine (DMI) treatment in children and adolescents with ADHD and Tics Disorders or Tourettes.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Unknown (K20)
Project #
5K20MH001169-05
Application #
2674382
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRCM (04))
Project Start
1994-05-01
Project End
1999-04-30
Budget Start
1998-05-01
Budget End
1999-04-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02199
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Spencer, T; Biederman, J; Harding, M et al. (1995) The relationship between tic disorders and Tourette's syndrome revisited. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 34:1133-9