June 11, 2009

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Studies

Acne Study: Researchers seek people 12 years or older with facial acne to determine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for acne. The study consists of 5 visits over 12 weeks and subjects will receive up to $200 in compensation for time and travel. Study visits are required approximately every 2 to 4 weeks. To participate, the subject must stop all other treatments for acne except emollients approved by the study doctor. (617) 726-5066, harvardskinstudies@partners.org.

Atypical Antipsychotics Study: Researchers seek pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 45 that are currently treated with one or more of the following atypical antipsychotics: Abilify, Clozaril, Geodon, Invega, Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa. The study will involve three brief phone interviews over an 8-month period. (866) 961-2388.

Cocaine Usage Study: Researchers seek healthy men ages 21-35 who have used cocaine occasionally for a two-visit research study. Subjects will be administered cocaine and either flutamide or premarin and undergo an MRI and blood sampling. $425 compensation upon completion. Taxi is provided. (617) 855-2883, (617) 855-3293. Responses are confidential.

Brain Imaging Study: Researchers seek healthy women ages 24-64 who are nonsmoking for a three-visit research study. Subjects will undergo MRIs and blood sampling. Up to $175 compensation upon completion of the screening visit and study days. (617) 855-3293, (617) 855-2883. Responses are confidential.

Brain Imaging Study: Researchers seek healthy males ages 21-50 for a 12-week study involving taking two FDA-approved antidepressant medications (Celexa and Lexapro), as well as a placebo. Each of the three medications is taken individually for two weeks. There are a total of eight visits during the course of the study; this includes three MRI brain scans. Participants may be compensated up to $800. (617) 789-2404, or e-mail depression@caritaschristi.org and refer to the "Celexa and Lexapro study." Responses are confidential.

Brain Imaging Study: Visual Processing and Reading Ability: Researchers seek people ages 17-45 with dyslexia. Study takes 2 hours. The first part involves completing a series of problem-solving activities, including a brief measure of word reading. The second part will involve viewing visual patterns (checkerboards) on a computer screen while brain activity is measured; non-invasive electrodes will be used to record brain activity. Compensation is a $50 Amazon gift certificate. To participate, documentation describing dyslexia should be submitted, or consult the researcher. larsen303@yahoo.com.

Depression Study: Researchers seek participants ages 18-60 who currently suffer from depression. This study involves an initial diagnostic interview, one blood draw, and a telephone call 8-12 weeks after the study visit. Compensation up to $60. (617) 789-2404, or e-mail depression@caritaschristi.org and refer to the "biomarker study." Responses are confidential.

Depression and Insomnia Study: Researchers seek women ages 18-55 who are currently experiencing depression and insomnia but not taking any antidepressant medications. Participation involves taking two FDA-approved medications to treat depression and insomnia. Study procedures include a screening visit, four MRI brain scans, and three monitoring visits. Study medication will be provided free of charge, and participants may be compensated up to $600. (617) 789-2404, or e-mail depression@caritaschristi.org and refer to the "Lunesta study." Responses are confidential.

Diabetic Foot Pain Study: Researchers seek participants with diabetic foot pain to evaluate an investigational medication for treating diabetes-caused pain. Participants will have nine outpatient hospital visits over 17 weeks. All study-related costs at no charge; compensation will be provided. (617) 525-PAIN (7246), PainTrials@partners.org.

Excessive Drinking and Sadness in College Students Study: Researchers seek college students, ages 18 and older, to participate in a study to find new and effective therapy treatments for stress and unhealthy coping among college students. Students may be eligible if they have been feeling stressed, sad, down in the dumps; lost interest in the things they used to enjoy; have been overwhelmed with school or having a hard time keeping up; have been drinking more because of it; and are unsure what to do about it. Participants will receive therapy sessions at no cost and compensation is provided for completing questionnaires. 1-(877)-55-BLUES.

First Impressions of Faces Study: Researchers seek men and women ages 18 and older with 20/20 corrected vision and ability to read English to participate in an hour and a half long non-invasive study of first impressions. Participants will be shown photographs of women's faces on a computer screen and will be asked to record their perceptions of them, and then fill out a brief questionnaire. Compensation is $20. (617) 726-5135, blinkstudies@gmail.com.

Hearing Study: Researchers seek healthy men and women ages 30 to 65 for a non-invasive hearing study. Participation involves approximately nine hours of hearing tests. Compensation provided. (617) 573-5585, hearing@meei.harvard.edu.

Hispanic and African-American Participants for First Impressions of Faces Study: Researchers seek men and women ages 18 and older who identify themselves as African/African-American, or Hispanic with 20/20 corrected vision and ability to read English to participate in an hour-and-a-half long non-invasive study of first impressions. Participants will be shown photographs of women's faces on a computer screen and will be asked to record their perceptions of them, and then fill out a brief questionnaire. Compensation is $20. (617) 726-5135, blinkstudies@gmail.com.

HIV and Brain Functioning Study: Researchers seek volunteers ages 18-59 who are HIV+ and taking HIV medications for a study investigating HIV and brain functioning. The study involves two daytime office visits and an MRI scan. Compensation up to $150. Call (617) 855-2359 and mention "Project Brain." All calls confidential.

Nerve Pain Study: Researchers seek individuals ages 18-65 who have been diagnosed with a nerve pain condition for at least 3 months to evaluate the effectiveness of an FDA-approved sleep medication on nerve pain. The study consists of four visits, eight phone interviews, keeping sleep and pain diaries, completing questionnaires, a urine and blood test, physical exam, and taking study medication. Compensation provided. (617) 724-6102, toll-free at 1-888-No-2-Ouch, cmalarick@partners.org, http://www.massgeneral.org/painresearch.

OMNI-Carb Study: Researches seek individuals 30 years or older to participate in a study on the ways blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose are affected by what we eat. Persons must be willing to come to clinic Mon.-Fri. for one meal, must not currently take blood pressure or cholesterol medications, or have diabetes. Compensation is provided. (617) 525-6737, http://www.omnicarb.org.

PMS Study: Researchers seek women between the ages of 18 and 45 who suffer with PMS and are currently being treated with an antidepressant for a research study evaluating how a birth control helps with premenstrual mood symptoms. Participants will receive study medication and evaluations of their mood at no cost, and will be compensated up to $350. (617) 724-6540, afarrell2@partners.org.

Psychology Study: Researchers seek participants for a two-part study on communication and physiology. Participation involves an online survey and a two-hour laboratory session. Compensation at least $30 for 2.5 hours. (617) 496-8159, commphysiology@gmail.com.

Psychology Studies: Researchers seek students and members of the community to participate in studies. Studies could involve filling out questionnaires, viewing videos, or making judgments on a computer. Compensation, usually $10/hour, for participation. Visit http://studypool.wjh.harvard.edu for eligibility details and a list of available studies. All studies posted to this site are approved by the Committee on the Use of Human Subjects. (617) 495-3891, studypool@wjh.harvard.edu.

Schizophrenia Study: Researchers seek men and women ages 18-65 that have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. This 12-week research study examines whether insulin, which is delivered through an air spray pump into the nose, improves symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. The study is interested in learning whether insulin administered through the nose decreases food intake and induces weight loss. Participants are compensated up to $155. (617) 912-7848, jpark24@partners.org.

Schizophrenia Study: Researchers seek men and women ages 18-65 that have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and are treated with antipsychotic medications. This 12-week research study examines the effects of ramelteon, a sleep aide medication, on waist circumference, stomach fat, as well as body composition, when added to antipsychotic medications. The study is interested in learning whether ramelteon improves how the body manages insulin levels, decreases waist circumference and stomach fat, and thereby decreases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Participants are compensated up to $190. (617) 912-7837, apaival@partners.org.