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If you or someone in your family is 18 years old or older and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (depressed type), you may be able to participate in a genetic study that looks for genes in families. In order for family members to participate, the person with schizophrenia must be willing and able to participate. Eligible family members participate in an interview and contribute a sample of blood for genetic analysis. If you have schizophrenia, and if possible, your sibling, you may qualify to participate in this study. There is no change in medication involved. The study involves simple cognitive tests and some MRI scans (no radiation). All testing is completed free of charge and there is compensation for each family member's participation in the study. Travel and lodging assistance is also available. Scientists believe that the identification of susceptibility genes is key to understanding the molecular pathways of this disease so that better treatments and preventive methods can be developed in the future. To find out if you qualify or for more information, call 301-435-8970 (1-888-674-6464) or email to schizophrenia@mail.nih.gov.
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
For more information on research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD, click here.
Top 10 Advances in Research at NIMH in 2011- Stone Hearth News, 12-23-11
Do you have a loved one who lives with a mental illness?
If so, you are invited to participate in a study conducted by Emily Ross, BSW, LSW, and student at St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas Master of Social Work Program. This study will explore the needs of individuals like you, and identify ways in which you manage your role. If you would like to share your experiences and discuss what helped (or would have helped) you along your journey, please call or email Emily today to schedule a 45 – 60 minute individual interview at (952) 212-8436 or eeross@stthomas.edu.
University of Illinois Study of Depression in Romantic Relationships
Have you or your romantic partner been professionally diagnosed with depression? Romantic couples are needed for a study about how people communicate when one or both partners have been diagnosed with depression by a medical professional. Find the
guidelines to participate, here.
University of Minnesota Bipolar Disorder Biobank Study
The University of Minnesota is seeking participants with Bipolar I Disorder for a biobank research study. Compensation will be provided for completion of the study. Individuals ages 18-80 who are interested in learning more about this research opportunity and determining eligibility should email: BipolarBiobank@umn.edu or call: (612) 627-4497 (all calls are confidential).
Study on Depression in Pregnant Women
The University of Minnesota is seeking women who are currently pregnant or less than 6 weeks postpartum to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise and wellness on mood following childbirth.
More here.
VA Medical Center Study for Families and Consumers
The VA Medical Center is seeking study participants for a "Thinking Brain Study." The study is seeking families in which at least one person has schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder or another mental illness with psychotic symptoms. Both families and consumers are being sought for the study. Each participant will be paid between $150 and $225 depending upon the number of sessions completed. Call 612-624-3892.
Binge Eating Medication Study
The University of Minnesota Eating Disorders Research Program is looking for adult men and women who regularly binge eat (i.e., eat large amounts of food in a short period of time and feel a loss of control) to serve as participants for a study testing a new medication for binge eating disorder. Interested individuals will go through a screening process to determine eligibility. Those eligible will be randomly selected to receive the study medication or placebo pill (an inactive pill) and take the medication daily for 6 weeks. In addition, participants will attend several monitoring visits which last about 1 hour each. Finally, participants will complete one follow-up visit which would occur 2 months after starting the medication. Participants are paid $40 for each study visit they complete. If you are overweight/obese and not taking any mood-altering medications
(e.g., antidepressants), please contact us for more information: 612-627-1991 or anpalm@umn.edu.
Therapy Study for Bulimic Symptoms
Do you struggle with binge eating and purging? Is your sense of self-esteem strongly influenced by your body shape and/or weight? The Eating Disorders Research Program is testing a new type of therapy for the treatment of bulimic symptoms. Individuals ages 18-65 who are interested in learning more about this University of Minnesota research opportunity and determining eligibility should email: anpalm@umn.edu or call 612-627-1991 (all calls confidential).
Research on Drug for Help Quitting Smoking
The University of Minnesota, Ambulatory Research Center is seeking smokers who smoke more than 10 cigarettes/day, with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, in good health for a research study evaluating varenicline (Chantix). The Ambulatory Research Center is located at Riverside Professional Bldg., 606 24th Ave. South, and provides a safe, confidential atmosphere for help quitting smoking. Call 612-627-4840.
Deep Brain Stimulation Pilot Study on Depression - Press release issued on pilot depression study, here.
The U of Minnesota's
COAT Study seeks to help understand and treat the side effects of antipsychotic medications.
Mayo Clinic has started a Bipolar Disorder Biobank to make it easier for researchers to conduct research studies because they will have access to blood samples and patient data from thousands of people all in one place. Eligibility for the study: Age 18-65 and diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Type 1. Call 507-255-9034 or e-mail bipolarbiobank@mayo.edu.
Do you have schizophrenia? You may be able to help advance understanding of schizophrenia
Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder between 18 and 65 are invited to participate in a research study of thoughts and behavior in people with schizophrenia. The study is conducted by Dr. Angus MacDonald in the University of MN Dept. of Psychology. It calls for participants to make 3 visits (each lasting 1.5 to 3 hours), complete confidential drug and alcohol testing, provide a saliva sample, answer questions of a personal nature and complete button-pressing tasks. Compensation is $20/hour. All information is kept confidential. Contact TRiCAM Lab at the University of MN: Call Edward at 612-624-3892 and complete our confidential on-line survey: https://survey.cla.umn.edu/tricam. More information,
here.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Studies
NIMH Schizophrenia research study
NIMH Sibling research study
Guide to Evidence-Based Programs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has developed a a new web page guide for identifying evidence-based programs and practices that can prevent and/or treat mental and substance use disorders. This Guide to Evidence-Based Practices can be found at their
website.
Schizophrenia Treatment Studies: The University of Minnesota Schizophrenia Program is seeking adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffecitive disorder for several clinical medication trails. Studies include FDA-approved medication and investigational drugs for patients who are acutely ill, partially responding to current treatment, mildly ill, or having prominent negative symptoms. Psychiatric and medical care, medication, and travel expenses paid. For more information, e-mail
schizophrenia@umn.edu or call 612-627-4840. For a brochure on the Schizophrenia Program, click
here. Another new study is the Comparison of Antipsychotics for Metabolic Problems, also called the
CAMP study.
U of M's Dept. of Psychiatry Study Participants Wanted - More information here.
Regions Hospital Seeks Study Participants - Regions Hospital in St. Paul is seeking participants for several clinical studies. Current studies include: Major Depression, Treatment-Resistant Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder and Adult ADHD. For information, call 651-254-4357.
Research Paper on Family Experiences -Qualitative Health Research has published a paper by Barbara Champlin of St. Catherine University in St. Paul, following her interviews with a number of area NAMI members. The paper is titled "Being There for Another with a Serious Mental Illness."
NIMH Releases Study on Treating Depression. To read a press release on the report, click
here.
University of Iowa's Bipolar Genetic Studies brochure.