Clinical Research Directory

Neurobehavioral Development in Toddlers and Preschoolers in Relation to Prenatal Exposure of Mild Analgesics (NeuroToP - a COPANA Follow up)

Fundamental aspects of both neurological and reproductive function are established in fetal life, and there is a present increased awareness of the potential effects of fetal exposures on neurodevelopmental and reproductive health of offspring. Experimental and epidemiological research studies strongly suggest that paracetamol and NSAID are endocrine disruptive in the fetus, which could increase the risks of some neurodevelopmental, reproductive, and urogenital disorders. In recent years, there has been an increasing rate of neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism. The original cohort, the Copenhagen Analgesic Study (COPANA), is the first prospective human study designed primarily to assess the effect of fetal exposure to mild analgesics on male and female reproductive function. If the same children are examined with relevant neurobehavioral testing during mid-childhood, the study design allows the investigators to assess the effect of mild analgesics as well as other EDCs on neurodevelopmental health.

Studies of Brain and Body Interaction

The goal of this study is to characterize biophysiolgoical signals as a comprehensive profile of the nervous systems in order to understand interactions between the brain and body, while an individual performs naturalistic behaviors (ex. walking, pointing) and while breathing at a slow controlled pace. The investigators aim to study these interactions among a variety of populations, from healthy individuals to those with disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder(s), including those who may also have an ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) diagnosis, Asperger's Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and/or Fragile X syndrome

Norwegian Adult Mental Health Registry

"The Norwegian Adult Mental Health Registry" (NAMHR) is a medical quality register collecting and systematizing data on patients and their treatment in specialist mental health care for adults in Norway. The main purpose is to create a documentation basis for quality assurance, evaluation, and improvement of assessment and treatment for patients who are offered treatment for mental disorders in the specialist health service. The register uses automatic data capture from various existing data sources. New patients are automatically included, but given the opportunity for reservations from the register without affecting their services and treatment.