Researchers at Stanford University are studying brain development in relation to behavior, cognition, and mood in boys ages 8-17 with and without Klinefelter Syndrome.
08/24/2022
Hello! Do you want to have a report on your son's social, behavioral, and psychological skills? Or maybe your son wants a $150 gift card.
Well, we are currently recruiting more participants into the Stanford BGAP (Brain, Genes, & Puberty) Study. We are aiming for boys, ages 14-17.
If you have any questions please call/text: (650)308-9206 or email: bgapstudy@stanford.edu
Link to our website: https://med.stanford.edu/bgapstudy.html
Online sign up: https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/index.php?s=R74HLT4H4M
07/12/2021
Unable to attend the AXYS 2021 Virtual Family Conference? Feeling bummed you missed out on the great information the Stanford BGAP team shared? You are in luck! 🤩💡🧠
Join us tonight at the AXYS 2021 Virtual Family Conference for the West Coast Welcome Session from 8-9:30 PM EDT! Our Lead Clinical Research Coordinator, Vanessa Alschuler, will be a co-host for the event and available to answer any questions you may have about the BGAP Study! 🧠 🤓❓
Tickets are still available at
X&Y community comes together for our first virtual conference The largest gathering of the X&Y variation community in the world
06/17/2021
The Stanford BGAP team is thrilled to be participating in the AXYS Family Conference this year! ➡️ Swipe to see details about each presentation 📊 Have any questions? Leave a comment down below!
04/06/2021
We recently did a talk with the AXYS California Support Group about social and emotional functioning in adolescents with Klinefelter Syndrome! Click here to check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyG16wvmpo8
Recorded during the AXYS San Francisco Bay Area Support Group meeting on March 28, 2021More information about the BGAP (Brains, Genes and Puberty) Study, "a ...
03/24/2021
Join the virtual AXYS California Support Group meeting and attend our overview of the latest research on the social and emotional profile of 47,XXY as well as an overview of the BGAP Study!
As another heatwave approaches, make sure you and your kiddos are staying hydrated!💧
Did you know the human brain is about 75% water?🧠 And kids' bodies are up to 75% water, as compared to adults whose bodies are only up to 65% water! 🧍♂️
Dehydration can cause physical side effects and cognitive impairments; drinking water is an easy way to alleviate these symptoms. Stay safe and hydrated this weekend! ☀️😎
09/17/2020
As your family gets back in the swing of Distance Learning don't forget to make physical activity a part of your kid's daily routine! Not only is physical activity good for the body, it is beneficial to the brain as well!🧠💪🤓
What are your kid's favorite ways to get active? Let us know in the comments!
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A study of Klinefelter Syndrome and male adolescent neurodevelopment
This NIH funded study is designed to improve our understanding of brain and behavioral growth in boys during a critical time in their development. Information gained from this research will improve our understanding of learning, behavioral, and emotional development, ultimately facilitating the development of more specific and effective intervention services/therapies for boys with Klinefelter syndrome in the future.
Klinefelter Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 500 males and is the most common sex-chromosome aneuploidy, or the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell. Boys with this syndrome tend to have low levels of testosterone and have a number of neurocognitive deficits including impaired motor function, language-based learning difficulties, social and emotional impairments, and attention/working memory deficits.
This study is a collaboration between Stanford University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research and Nemours Children’s Health System. As such study visits take place in sunny Palo Alto, CA with Stanford University or Delaware with Thomas Jefferson University.
We are looking for boys and young teens, ages 8-13, who either have confirmed Klinefelter syndrome (47, XXY) or are typically developing.
2 full day visits each year for 4 years
Comprehensive physical, cognitive, and behavioral evaluations
MRI brain scan (MRIs are safe and non-invasive. Your child will not be exposed to any x-rays or any harmful radiation)
Discussion and written report of results from cognitive and behavioral evaluation
Early access to study outcomes
Flight/hotel/ground transportation costs and food covered for the participating child and one caregiver or parent
Families will receive an honorarium of up to $100 for their participation (plus prizes and a picture of your child's brain)
To learn more please visit our website.
To sign up please complete this questionnaire to check your child’s eligibility. After completing that form our team will be in touch with you shortly.
