RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES
(information updated November 2007)
Behavioral Health Care Associates
In Schaumburg, IL are researching an investigational drug for
adolescent schizophrenia. To be eligible: 13-17 years old, accompanied
by parent or guardian, diagnosed with/experiencing
symptoms of schizophrenia. Participants will receive comprehensive
psychiatric evaluation and possibly compensation.
Patty Caraway (847) 895-4540
Treatment Research Center
In the Department of Psychiatry at Rush University Medical
Center is currently looking for subjects to participate in clinical
trials for depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. For
further information, please call: (312) 980-6356
Rush University Medical Center
is conducting two studies, one studying Bipolar Disorder and the other Major Depression, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), looking at how mental illness passes from one generation to another. One is studying Bipolar Disorder and the other Major Depression. Subjects must be screened and meet criteria and be able to participate in a 3-4 hour interview. Bipolar subjects must be 16 or older. Those with depression must be 21 or older, have a sibling or parent (who need not participate) with depression also. Both studies require an interview with the donation of a small amount of blood. Compensation is offered. For more information, call
Diana Marta or Dr. Michael Purcell at 1-888-820-3395
Midwest Center for Neurobehavioral Medicine, Oakbrook Terrace, is conducting studies of anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, adolescent schizophrenia & adult schizophrenia under the direction of Dr. Joseph Fanelli. Please call:
(630) 705-1501
The University of Chicago is conducting a genetic study of bipolar I disorder (manic-depression), funded by the National Institutes of Health. Participants are reimbursed $75 for their time and blood test. No travel is required. We are seeking: individuals who are diagnosed or have all the symptoms of bipolar I disorder OR individuals who are diagnosed or have all the symptoms of bipolar I disorder AND immediate family members with depression, mania, or mood swings. Please call our study line at:
(866) 51-GENES/ (866) 514-3637
email: family@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu
American Medical Research, Inc. (AMR) conducts inpatient and outpatient Phase I-IV Clinical Trials at sites in Oak Brook, Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Crest Hill and Joliet. Currently recruiting patients for research studies on Major Depression, Bipolar Depression, Schizophrenia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Treatment Resistant Depression, and many other studies. Eligible patients will receive all study drugs, evaluations, and study related procedures at no cost and with compensation. Please call (630) 928-1000.
Comprehensive Neuroscience, Hoffman Estates, is testing new medications for depression, insomnia, anxiety, mild cognitive impairment and bipolar disorder under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Ross. For more information CALL:
Philip Carona (847) 252-7300 x227
National Institute of Mental Health is investigating the genetic linkage of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and invites families with one or more members who have experienced OCD to complete a questionnaire packet, a telephone interview and blood sample. Participants are compensated. Contact:
Diana Toll-free – 1-866-644-4363
NIMH Genetic Study of Schizophrenia
The Schizophrenia Research Program at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda Maryland is seeking healthy adults diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (depressed type) to participate in a two-day outpatient study. Travel, lodging assistance and a stipend are provided. Siblings and parents are also invited to participate in these procedures. For more details, call toll-free
1-888-674-6464 (TTY: 866-411-1010).
The Center for Cognitive Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting research on “Oculomotor & Spatial Cognition Deficits in Schizophrenia”. Eligibility: ages 12-55; major psychiatric disorder at or near illness onset, chronic schizophrenia or unipolar depression with or without psychotic features; medically stable, no significant history of alcohol or substance abuse; no contraindications to MRI. Participants will be compensated. For more information call:
(312) 413-8736
The Center for Cognitive Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago is looking for possible participation in current or future research studies designed to test new treatments and learn about the causes of psychiatric disorders. To qualify, you must be 18 years or older AND have a psychiatric disorder. Eligible persons will be asked to complete an information form. To learn more call:
(312) 355-4799
or
https://ccm.psych.uic.edu/VolunteerForStudy/PatientRegistry/join.aspx