Studies - Mental Health
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Medication Study
We are looking for participants between the ages of 19-65 who have served in conflict zones at least one time between 1990-2008, such as Operation Enduring Freedom /Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), Afghanistan, and Gulf War. We are also enrolling participants who are Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, and/or Retired Military.
Researchers at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) are currently testing a medication called Nepicastat in a 6-week study for military personnel diagnosed with PTSD. The purpose of this 6-week medication study is to see if a new drug called Nepicastat will treat symptoms related to PTSD compared to placebo (sugar pill). Participants in this research study will receive monetary compensation for travel to the MEDVAMC.
Contact: To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call Daisy Courtade at 713-791-1414 ext. 4150.
This research study has been approved by the MEDVAMC Research and Development Committee and the Baylor College of Medicine Institutional Review Board (IRB).
A Functional MRI Study for Depression (H-20954)
Are you an adult who has been feeling down or depressed for over a week with little relief? Are you finding it hard to concentrate on even simple tasks? Have you noticed changes in your appetite or sleep patterns? Have you received a diagnosis of depression? If these questions describe you, please call to see if you qualify to participate in a brain imaging study at Baylor College of Medicine. You will be compensated for your time and participation.
Contact: To receive more information, please contact April or Julie at 713-798-2222 or at participate@cpu.bcm.edu.
A Functional MRI Study of Smokers (H-22401)
Do you smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day? Have you been a smoker for over a year? BCM seeks volunteers ages 18-55 years old to participate in a functional brain imaging study. Subjects will lie in an MRI scanner for up to an hour and view images on a computer screen. Pay is at least $25 per scan. Prior participation in studies at the HNL is OK. Please contact JP at participate@cpu.bcm.edu for more information.