PMDP Project

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial of Risperidone vs Divalproex Sodium and fMRI Assessment of Relevant Affective Circuitry Pre and Post Treatment

K23 RR018638-01 (NIH/NCRR)

There are two purposes for this project: 1) to determine whether risperidone is better than divalproex sodium in treating/stabilizing pediatric bipolar disorder. 2) to look at the dysfunction in brain activity before treatment, and to look for any alteration after treatment with either risperidone or divalproex sodium. Data collection was just completed.

Collaborative efforts on these projects are built into professional and career development strategies intrinsic to this effort.