Research Studies

Research Studies

This page provides people living with mental illness, their families, and mental health researchers with an opportunity to connect in mental health research studies.

NAMI-NYC does not endorse any study on this page. Information is provided purely as a public service. Every effort is made to include an expiration date so that all studies listed are currently active.

A group wishing to post on this page must submit their current IRB approval for the study, in addition to a written synopsis of your study answering the following:

A title – preferably easy for a lay person to understand
A brief description of why you’re performing the study, and what people will be doing.
A brief description of who you are looking for
A person to contact, and a website for more general information.
When does the post expire? E.g. 6 months, one year, other.
Is the study therapeutic (offering treatment) or non-therapeutic?
Is the study funded? If yes, provide source of all funding; e.g., non-profit organization, governmental agency, or for-profit corporation including any ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
Who will be conducting the study? E.g. non-profit, government, hospital, or for-profit corporation, including any companies that run clinical trials.
Will subjects be paid? Include amount and payment schedule.

To Post A Study:

IRB approval and proposal can be submitted to agrammer@naminyc.org
Please include “Research Study Request” and requestor’s name in your subject line.
Please include a short description and title for copying.
Please include the information above in the body of your email, along with your contact information.

April 2025: ABX-002 for the Treatment of Bipolar Depression

We are looking for adults with depressive episodes associated with Bipolar Disorder for our study at NYU Langone Health.

The purpose of this study is to learn if ABX-002 added to participants’ existing treatment shows effects on brain chemistry that may relate to anti-depressive effects.

Enrollment criteria include:

18-65 years old
Taking a single mood stabilizer (e.g., lithium, valproate, lamotrigine) with or without a single second-generation antipsychotic approved for the treatment of depression in bipolar disorder (e.g., cariprazine, lumateperone, lurasidone, olanzapine/fluoxetine, quetiapine). SSRI and SNRI treatments are also permissible.
Current diagnosis of bipolar disease for at least 2 years.
Current depressive episode with duration ≤ 2 years.

What would you have to do?

Travel to NYU Lagone Health.
Answer questionnaires about your health and emotions.
Able to undergo imaging sessions using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/Imaging (MRI) with no history of aborted scanning due to anxiety, claustrophobia, or an incompatible implant/device.
Participants will be asked to make 8 visits during the course of the study. Study participants will be compensated for their time and travel while enrolled in the study.

This study is approximately three months in duration. For more information, visit, email us at clinicaltrials@autobahntx.com. Please do not disclose any personal or sensitive information via email.

April 2025: The Mindful Brain Project in Teens

The Mindful Brain Project aims to learn how mindfulness during “neurofeedback” can help decrease depression symptoms. Neurofeedback is a way that participants can see how their brain is responding in real-time to practicing mindfulness. We are recruiting depressed adolescents ages 13-18 years. As a participant in our study, we will: (1) interview your child about current and past thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, (2) teach your child mindfulness strategies, (3) collect brain activity data with MRI (non-invasive) while your child practices mindfulness, and (4) send short surveys to your child’s smartphone through the MetricWire app. The MRI scan will take place at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University, and the interviews will take place remotely through Zoom. There also will be a follow-up assessment 1 month after the MRI scan where we will conduct brief interviews. For participating in the study, your child will receive up to $484. To be eligible for this study, your teen must be currently depressed. Interested parents or teens can fill out the following interest form: https://redcap.link/mindfulbrain.

Contact: Jamaal Spence (New York, NY), 646-818-0602,

mindfulbrain@nyspi.columbia.edu

February 2025: Iron Deficits in Early Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder

The purpose of this research study is to define the relationship between cognitive ability, brain structure, and brain and blood iron in people diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and typical healthy population by using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), cognitive assessments, and blood

This study will involve 2 visits, each about 2.5-3.5 hours long. While in this study you will be asked to lay in an MRI machine for about 1 hour. We will also ask you to complete an hour of cognitive testing, which is a type of examination involves completing several tasks that will inform us on different aspects of the decision making and problem-solving process. Additionally, we will collect 4 tablespoons of blood (20mL) and ask you some questions about your personal and family medical history. Reimbursements include $50 for visit 1 and $125 for visit 2.

We are currently recruiting participants in the age range of 16 –35 years with a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If you are interested in participating, please text Mariana Lazar at 646-398-2671 for more information.

January 2025: Telehealth Adaptation of Group and Family Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth at Risk

Participants of Telehealth Adaptation of Group and Family-Based CBT will receive 15 weeks of telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to prevent paranoia and reduce risk of psychosis. CBT is a type of talk therapy that teaches how to recognize and change patterns of thinking that may contribute to stressful thoughts and symptoms. CBT consists of two sessions per week: a skill-learning session and an individual therapy session. Participants are randomly assigned to individual therapy, family therapy, or group and family therapy for the skill-learning sessions.

Requirements for Participation:

-14-25 years old

-Able to speak, read, and write in English

-Join the study with a family member, friend, or significant other who will participate in assessments and therapy (if assigned to family or group and family therapy)

-Eligible based on the clinical interview

Contact Person and Study Website:

Please direct referrals to Rachel.Jespersen@mssm.edu or 929-641-0938

For More Information, please visit: https://ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT05968560

Is this study Therapeutic?:

Yes, all eligible participants will receive 15 weeks of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Study Funding:

This study is funded by the NIMH (National Institutes of Mental Health)

Who Will be Conducting the Study?

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai (PI: Yulia Landa, PsyD, MS)

Subject Compensation:

Compensation up to $135 for time and effort spent completing study assessments, broken down as follows:

-$15 for completing the screening

-$30 for baseline assessment

-$15 for mid-point questionnaires

-$30 for post-treatment assessment

-$45 for three-month follow-up

December 2024: Interested in participating in a study about brain and behavior?

Researchers at Icahn School of Mount Sinai are seeking young people who are concerned about recent changes in mood, thinking or behavior, who may be at risk for psychosis. This research project aims to use tasks and brain imaging to understand how people learn and make decisions, especially about what may be rewarding or important to them. The study would entail visits over a 2-year period, and you would be paid up to $380 over this 2-year period. Eligible participants will be asked to come in for various assessments including clinical and cognitive assessments, inside and outside MRI scanner tasks, self-reported questionnaires and MRI scans. Many tasks can be done remotely via Zoom and free transportation offered.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
1. Ages 16-30
2. Experiencing recent changes in thinking, such as:
– Confusion about what is real or imaginary
– Having beliefs that others find unusual or bizarre
– Feeling suspicious or paranoid
– Hearing sounds or seeing things that may not be there

Please include your phone number and email when contacting.

To sign up for this study reach out to: qiwen.gu@mssm.edu

November 2024: Tianeptine for Treatment Resistant Depression

If you are currently suffering from symptoms of depression, consider participating in an antidepressant clinical trial for Tianeptine. This study is being done by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of a medication for treating depression in people whose symptoms have not responded to two prior treatments. If this research study is successful, it may increase individuals’ quality of life and help ease their depression symptoms.

This study is three months long and compensation is available for your time and travel. For more information go to https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/depression-anxiety-center.

To sign up for this study reach out to sibilla.masieri@mssm.edu or call (332) 243-7077.

Who is eligible:

Patients between the ages of 21 – 60

Patients suffering from:

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Taken multiple antidepressants and found them ineffective

November 2024: Healthy Lifestyles for Bipolar Disorder

CALM Program at UC Berkeley have a major international clinical trial for people with bipolar disorder with funding from the Wellcome Trust. They are conducting a trial to compare two types of healthy eating plans as supplements to medication for those with bipolar disorder: the Mediterranean diet and time-restricted eating.

For those who are not familiar with time-restricted eating, the idea is to choose very regular eating times and to avoid late-night eating– which has been shown to improve sleep and circadian rhythms in animal and human studies. Both diets have been shown to have

impressive effects in reducing inflammation and improving health in the general population.

Our work is novel in testing these within bipolar disorder. Because we are deeply invested in promoting access, our entire program can be offered online in the following English-speaking countries: US, Canada, UK, Australia, and India, and we also have a local version of the study that is available to people who live within the Bay Area.

Participants who enroll in the trial would be randomly assigned to one of the two food plans.They would receive free tips and coaching to help follow the food plan. We would assess a broad range of possible benefits, and participants would be paid $25 per hour for the time spent in assessments. I’ve attached a flyer to this email, and our website with more details is here: https://calm.berkeley.edu/participate-in-psychology-research/healthy-lifestyles-bipolar-disorder/

If their findings are positive, they hope that food plans could provide a free addition to medication that could promote better stability and quality of life for those living with bipolar disorder and their family members. This study has been IRB-approved, and from the beginning, they have built this program with consumer engagement and lived experience advising at every step.

To set up a time to talk, or to provide more details and answer question email calmprogram@berkeley.edu, or call 510-542-8969.

October 2024: Biological Correlates of Personality Disorder

Our study, Biological Correlates of Personality Disorder, is interested in the biological and psychological correlates of mood and personality. We are looking for participants who feel that they experience symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, or Social Anxiety Disorder. Our studies involve questionnaires, memory tests, fMRI scans, and meetings with our psychologists. For participants that meet criteria for borderline personality, we offer a 6-week long training program, providing participants with 12 free sessions of cognitive reappraisal training with one of our clinical psychologists. Our studies are funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, and is conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Participants can be compensated up to $435 for participating in our recruitment program and our research studies. If you are interested in participating in our studies, please visit this link and we will reach out to you as soon as we can: https://redcap.mountsinai.org/redcap/surveys/?s=AWA37937MEJ7K9LW. You may also reach us at moodandpd@mssm.edu, or 212-241-9775.

October 2024: Peer Decision Coaching Research Study

The study, led by Elizabeth Thomas, is sponsored by the Administration for Community Living / National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. It will expire in August 2025. The study aims to pilot a peer-delivered intervention to assist young adults (18-30) with serious mental illness (SMI) in making decisions about community participation, such as working, attending school, or socializing.

Participants will meet virtually on Zoom with a peer decision coach to discuss a specific decision they are facing and explore ways to enhance their decision-making process. Two virtual research interviews will be conducted—one before and one after the study intervention—spanning approximately 1-3 months.

Compensation is provided: $25 for the baseline interview and $30 for the post-interview.

To check your eligibility, take the screener here: https://chpswtemple.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YyUEmqmUJtsaAC

Study criteria:

Must be 18-30 years old
Diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder)
Interested in participating more in your community

This study is approved under IRB protocol number: 31402.

October 2024: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression

The goal of this clinical trial at Northwell Health’s Zucker Hillside Hospital is to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of deep brain stimulation in treatment resistant depression. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Is deep brain stimulation effective in treating treatment resistant depression?
Does deep brain stimulation improve overall clinical well-being and functioning?

Participants will be implanted with a deep brain stimulation device. They will then be monitored over a 5-year period by using multiple questionnaires to track their depression symptoms. The device will be turned off at certain time points, unbeknown to the participant, to show the efficacy of the device when it is turned on. The device will be ON for 8.5 months and OFF for 3.5 months during the first year.

Eligible individuals:

• Aged 22-70

• Major Depression Disorder (MDD) diagnosed by Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-V (SCID I/DSM-V)

• Have tried prolonged treatment trials with conventional medication, electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) and psychotherapy

The study is not currently funded, but treatment may be covered by insurance. There is no compensation for participating.

Please check out our ClinicalTrials.gov page with in-depth information about the study, including the inclusion/exclusion criteria and an informed consent form at the bottom under “study documents.”

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06096207?cond=dbs%20depression&rank=1

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact us at jschugart@northwell.edu or (718)470-8446.

July 2024: Whole-Body Hyperthermia for Mood and Anxiety Disorders

The purpose of this study is to learn how whole-body hyperthermia (achieved
by sauna) may work to decrease feelings of depression and anxiety. We know
that this intervention works in adults with depression, but we do not know
exactly how it works. We also want to find out if postpartum women will find
this intervention acceptable and whether the way it works may be different in
postpartum women from other people.
This research is being done because we do not have very many treatments for
depression or anxiety that work quickly. If we could learn more about how
whole-body hyperthermia works, we might be able to develop other
treatments to help people with depression or anxiety get better quickly.

Participants may be eligible for this study if they are:
● 18-50 years old
● Currently in the postpartum period (up to six months after giving birth)
● With OR without depressive symptoms
Participants will be compensated for their time and can earn up to $110
for participation.

If you are interested, please click this link and complete the screening
survey:
https://redcap.ctsc.weill.cornell.edu/redcap_protocols/surveys/?s=FCJ4XHC3W47TWYHY

This study is being conducted by the Psychoneuroimmunology in Pregnancy
and Postpartum (PIPPI) Lab at Weill Cornell.

If you want to contact the PIPPI lab, please reach us at
pippilab@med.cornell.edulab or (646) 962 4463. Our lab website is:
https://pippilab.weill.cornell.edu/
This post expires April 2025.

July 2024: Eye-tracking problem-solving study at NYU

The Mattar lab at New York University is recruiting participants for a problem-solving study. Participation involves filling out a few short surveys and then playing a game where you need to think ahead to make the most points. The goal of the research is to understand how multi-step decision-making might be altered or impaired under mental disorders like anxiety and depression. For participation, you will earn $15/hr and an additional cash bonus based on how many points you make. The study takes about one hour and is being run in Meyer Hall (6 Washington Pl). You can sign up at https://forms.gle/Dr6b18YQuZd8HzNw5 or by emailing mailto:fredcallaway@nyu.edu.

June 2024: MYCIL Research Project

Description:

CIDNY is conducting the MYCIL Research Study, for which we are actively seeking participants. Space is limited and we are in search of 100 participants.

Requirements: Between the ages of 14-24, a Person of color, a person with a disability, must be out of work/and or out of school, live In New York State

Participation Involves: Baseline survey, My Vocational Situation, Self-Directed-Search Assessment, Attending Vocational Workshop on June 28

Participants will be compensated $30 for completion of the study.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Makenzi Cooley at 646-519-0339 or email mcooley@cidny.org

June 2024: Getting Out of the House: A Behavioral Activation Approach to Support Community Participation with Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

To support people to get out of the house and engage more in meaningful activities.
We are looking for participants who:
- Are willing to participate in 6-month intervention to get out of the house and engage in more meaningful activities
- Are available to meet on the day the intervention takes place
- Experiencing significant mental health issues
- Live in the United States
- Are an adult (18+)
Study Contact – Anya M. at switch@temple.edu
- website link: https://chpswtemple.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hbNLq0dceh8TFc
- study interest form: https://chpswtemple.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3BLnSL3VoXwFXUi
Post Expiry – December 2026
Therapeutic – Yes
Yes, funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Temple University is conducting the study
Yes, participants may be eligible for compensation of up to $440 for their time and effort.

May 2024: Mount Sinai Borderline Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Avoidant Personality Disorder Studies

Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations? Would you describe yourself as “shy” or “socially anxious”? Do you have difficulty making friends or partners due to self-doubt? Do you have difficulty getting to know others?

If so, you may be eligible to participate in a personality study at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. We are interested in studying people with different types of personalities. Participants must be between 18-60 and medically healthy. Reimbursement will be provided. STUDY-11-01355

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Emotion Regulation Training for Borderline Personality

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are studying ways of helping people with borderline disorder to better regulate their emotions. People who qualify to be in our study will be randomized to receive 12 sessions of one or another form of emotion regulation training and will have fMRI brain scans at the beginning and during the training process. Participants will be reimbursed for their time being scanned and completing questionnaires and will not be charged for the training sessions. Since this is a research study, we do not know whether either of our trainings will be helpful to any participant in the study. We hope that this work will help develop better treatments for borderline personality. We are looking for men and women between 18 and 55 years of age in good physical health. STUDY-11-01355

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For more information about either study, please fill out the form linked here (tinyurl.com/moodandpd) so a coordinator can reach out to you. You can also contact us at (212) 241-9775 or moodandpd@mssm.edu.

May 2024: The Convoke Study

Mount Sinai is seeking volunteers for a mental health research study: The Convoke Study. This study will look at 2 mobile applications (apps) to see if they can treat people with negative schizophrenia symptoms. Negative symptoms may include feeling no motivation, desire to socialize, or interest in the things that you used to enjoy.

The study will last about 22 weeks and will include:

4 study center visits for assessments
3 telephone calls with the study team
Using the CONVOKE study app every day for 16 weeks

Participant compensation up to $1000 for time and effort

Some basic requirements to join the study:

Are located in the U.S. only
Are 18 years or older
Are the sole user of a smartphone
Have a primary diagnosis of schizophrenia
Have been taking antipsychotic medication for at least 12 weeks
Are not currently in psychotherapy
Are fluent in written and spoken English

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email blaucenter@mssm.edu or call/text (917) 576-4787.

To read more information and see if you are eligible, please click HERE

January 2024: Couples as Parents Study

Purpose of the Study:

The current study is for my dissertation for my PhD program in clinical psychology at Northern Illinois University. I and my advisor, Dr. Laura Pittman, are the only individuals conducting this study. The goal of the study is to test the actor-partner effects (i.e., the effects of mothers on fathers and fathers on mothers) between romantic relationship quality, coparenting, and parenting of mothers and fathers of children with psychopathology symptoms.

Methodology:

I am hoping to collect data from two-parent dyads who are in a romantic relationship (i.e., not divorced) of children between the ages of 6 and 18 with psychopathology symptoms. Parent dyads will be recruited by information about the study being shared to online groups and organizations (e.g., NAMI). Interested parents will use a link provided on a flyer to access the screener survey on Qualtrics. Once consent is given for the screener, they will complete the screener questionnaire. If they meet eligibility, they will provide their email and their partner’s email to receive separate emails with links to the full survey as well as a unique code to link the dyad together. The partner’s email will explain that their partner has volunteered them for this study and for them to receive compensation, they are also required to complete the full survey. Before starting the full survey, both participants will be asked to give consent. The entire survey should take less than 15 minutes. Questions will include the following: participants’ basic demographics, their child’s basic demographics; romantic relationship quality; perception of their coparenting relationship; parenting behaviors; and child psychopathology symptoms. Once surveys are completed, each participant will receive resources related to romantic relationship, coparenting, and parenting. Once both surveys are completed (i.e., one for each person in the romantic relationship), a $12.50 Amazon gift card will be sent to each participant’s email.

Each recruited dyad will have a 6- to 18-year-old child who is receiving mental health services (i.e., therapy or assessment) or display significant psychopathology symptoms. Dyads will need to have lived together and been in a romantic relationship with each other for at least two years and have lived with their child for this time frame. If they have two or more children within the sample age range, participants will be asked to think about the child receiving psychological services or with psychopathology symptoms. If they have more than one child receiving psychological services or with psychopathology symptoms, they will be directed to think about the oldest of these children under the age of 18.

Funding type: Personal funds

Date after which new study participants will no longer be accepted: January 1, 2025. Note that the IRB approval is until August 13, 2024. Therefore, an extension will be requested at that time.

Contact:

Jill Caradec

jrcaradec@gmail.com

970-631-7545

January 2024: Neural Circuit Effects of Ketamine in Depression

Study Description: Depression is a devastating public health problem, yet the scientific mechanisms underlying aspects of the disorder remain largely unknown. This project is designed to examine the role of the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (sgACC) in anhedonia and anxiety in humans with depression, as well as the acute and sustained effects of ketamine on agACC activation and depression symptoms. We will enroll 60 adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and 60 healthy control (HC) adults, for a total of 120 participants. After a full medical clearance process, participants will complete an initial MRI scan, as well as cognitive assessments, clinical interviews and surveys. MDD participants will then be randomized to either a single infusion of ketamine or placebo, and undergo a follow-up MRI scan, cognitive assessments, clinical interviews and surveys at 1-day and 7-days post-treatment.

Study population:We are looking for participants ages 18-65 who are medically healthy, currently struggling with depression or have major depressive disorder, and are currently not taking antidepressant medication.

Contact Information:For more information, people can contact julia.berman@mssm.edu

Expiration:The post will expire in April 2028

Therapeutic: This study is therapeutic, offering a single IV infusion of ketamine or placebo randomized to participants with major depressive disorder.

Study funding: This is an NIH funded study

Study conduction:This study will be conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital

Compensation:Subjects will be compensated $1,000 for completion of all study procedures.

January 2024: CLOZAPINE FOR THE PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Do you have Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder?

You May Participate in a Research Study if:

– You are between the ages of 18 to 65 year

– You are willing to take an FDA approved antipsychotic medication

– You do not have an allergy to clozapine

You will receive reimbursement for travel expenses and time for:

* 3 initial outpatient clinic visits (2-3 hours total)

* Completion of Questionnaires and blood draws

* 24 weekly outpatient clinic visits

For more information about the study, contact:

Jadaera Lorenzo (212-961-8992) or

Jadaera.lorenzo@omh.ny.gov

At the:

Manhattan Schizophrenia Research Program

Adam Clayton Powell State Office building

163 West 125th Street, 12th Floor

New York City, New York 10027

Janauary 2024: National Survey of Health and Disability

The National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) gives voice to the concerns of people with disabilities including people with mental health challenges, and documents their experiences with a variety of issues. Those include access to health care, insurance coverage, housing, transportation, Long Covid, employment, community participation and more.

We are seeking all adults experiencing mental health conditions or diagnoses.

Contact person is Bryan McCormick (Bryan.mccormick@temple.edu),

More information: If you would like to learn more about the survey, here’s a link to the University of Kansas press release: https://lifespan.ku.edu/national-study-led-life-span-institute-researchers-asks-people-disabilities-share-their-experiences

When does the post expire? The survey is open through January 2024.

The study is non-therapeutic

The study is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), an institute within the US Administration on Community Living.

The study is being conducted by the University of Kansas (B. McCormick Co-Investigator in mental health area). Study has been reviewed and approved by University of Kansas IRB #00147878

There is a lottery for participants in which they may be receive a cash honoriarium if selected. We would rather not publicize this as we have experienced significant numbers of fraudulent participants when incentives are publicized.

You can participate in the survey with this link 👉 https://kuhealthsurvey.org/

November 2023: Paid Market Research Study – Mental Health Condition

Opinions Link Research is looking for African American or Hispanic Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder patients and caregivers interested in sharing their experiences with living with these conditions. The objective of the study is for researchers to gain a better understanding of the patient/caregiver journey. All participants will be compensated for their time. No treatments will be offered. The study is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. Details include:

Sharing feedback and experiences with Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective Disorder
CAREGIVERS: 2-hour in-person small focus group in New York City – compensation $500
PATIENTS: Online 1-on-1 interview – compensation $350
Dates will be from December 4^th – 15^th.
All participation will be anonymous.
Payments are sent within 1-2 weeks of participation with choice of PayPal, direct deposit, Visa card or gift card.

We ask all interested patients or caregivers to complete this brief pre-screening questionnaire to gauge eligibility.

Study link: https://surveys.opinionslink.com/r/38GG9K

Any questions can be directed to Opinions Link Research research@opinionslink.com

November 2023: Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Brain Function in ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder

Do you have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? If so, you might be eligible for a research study investigating the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on brain function in the disorder at the Nathan Kline Institute (NKI). You must be between the ages of 18 and 60 and in good physical health.

If eligible:

Participation involves 1 remote screening appointment and 3 in-person appointments to NKI
We will ask you about your health and to fill out some questionnaires about your symptoms
During each in-person appointment, you will perform a computer task while having your brain activity measured using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI; lasting under an hour), and receive a brief administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS; lasting under a minute) on the 2^nd and 3^rd in-person appointments
Total time commitment is approximately 11 to 16 hours
You will be reimbursed for your participation at a rate of 25 dollars per hour
We will provide round-trip transportation between NKI and the NYC area

If you want us to contact you to tell you more about the study, please fill out our study interest form: https://redcap.link/TMSstudy

For more information, call the Psychiatric neurocognition Laboratory at 845-398-5590

email us at pnclab@nki.rfmh.org or visit us at psychneurocoglab.com. Please do not

disclose any personal or sensitive information via email.

October 2023: Daily Emotions and Experiences in Teens Project (Project DEETs)

Description:

Parents, has your child (ages 15-17 years) been feeling down lately? Researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University are seeking adolescents (ages 15-17) to participate in an online study aimed at understanding how different patterns of thoughts and feelings may be related to teen mental health. Adolescent participation involves an initial 70-90 min Zoom call, 2-weeks of brief daily surveys using a mobile phone app, and a shorter follow-up Zoom call.

Eligible adolescent participants will receive up to $110 at the end of the study. Parents also can complete an online survey and receive $10.

See if your child qualifies:

Teens between ages 15-17 years-old living in the New York Metropolitan Area may qualify.

Parents, take a minute to provide some information here: https://tccolumbia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a04WUwAkOiteABw and a research team member will review your responses and very likely call you in the coming days.

Contact & additional information:

If you have questions, feel free to call (212) 678-8215 or email us at projectdeets@tc.columbia.edu.

This study is funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health and is being conducted by psychology researchers at Teachers College, Columbia University, a non-profit academic research institution. No treatment is being offered.

Post expires: April 2024

September 2023: GeoSENSE: Geospatial Study on Intersectionality, Discrimination, and Cardiometabolic Health Behaviors Among YSGM

Contact Info – HealthyHabits@nyu.edu, Md4773@nyu.edu

Title:

GeoSENSE: Geospatial Study on Intersectionality, Discrimination, and Cardiometabolic Health Behaviors Among YSGM

Description:

The study seeks to advance understanding of the social determinants of cardiometabolic behaviors (CHBs). There is a need for measurement and analytical methods that can characterize the experiences and effects of intersectional discrimination in ways that reflect the lived experience of race, place, and identity among young sexual and gender minorities (YSGM). As such, this study aims to characterize instances of intersectional discrimination and to understand key environmental risks and protective resources to measure CHB among YSGM. This study will require 2 in-person visits and 7 days’ worth of active data collection. Participants will be receiving 9 surveys to fill out daily over the course of the 7-day protocol. In addition to this, they will also have their location tracked via Google Maps and their physical activity and sleep tracked via actigraph.

Eligibility Criteria:

People who are emerging adults (age 18 – 29) sexual and gender minorities of color. SGM populations include, but are not limited to, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, queer, and/or intersex.

Contact Information:

If interested, follow this link to an eligibility screener survey: https://redcap.nyu.edu/surveys/?s=XAHD3R4FPATM7XAM

Should you have any further questions about the study please contact HealthyHabits@nyu.edu

Deadline: People can Apply through to the end of October 2023

Treatment: No treatment is being administered to participants.

Is the Study Funded: Yes, the study is being funded by the NYU Global Public Health Research Support Grant.

Who is Conducting the Study?

The research is being conducted by Dr. Stephanie Cook at New York University’s Global Public Health Schools Attachment and Health Dispraises Lab.

Compensation: Eligible participants can earn up to $121 for compliance with the protocol.

September 2023: REACH-Resilience, Education, Action, Community, Health

Conducted by: Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion, in partnership with the Copeland Center For Wellness and Recovery

Post Expiration: End of June 2024

Description:

Interested in participating more in activities that are important to you? Join our research study!

We are looking for participants who are:

– Willing to participate in a 12-session peer delivered online intervention by the Copeland Center to explore meaningful activities

-Available on Mondays to complete the intervention

-Experiencing significant mental health concerns

-Aged 18-65

You may be eligible for compensation of up to $100 in gift cards for your time. If interested, please contact TUCollab@temple.edu.

September 2023: ProNET: Psychosis Risk Outcomes Network

Goal of study: We are seeking young people who are concerned about recent changes in mood, thinking or behavior. This research project aims to increase understanding of mental health concerns in young people and how to prevent the development of a more serious mental illness, such as psychosis. This is not a treatment study.

Eligibility: You may be eligible for the study if you meet the following criteria

Ages 12-30
Notice recent changes in thinking or behavior, such as:
- Having unusual or confusing thoughts: feeling like something odd is going on, confusion about what is real or imaginary, feeling not in control of your own thoughts of ideas
- Feeling suspicious, paranoid, or concerned that people are talking about you, laughing at you, or watching you
- Having perceptual experiences such as hearing sounds or seeing things that may not be there
- Having trouble communicating clearly

What is involved? The study entails virtual and in-person visits over a 2-year period to complete various assessments, such as clinical interviews, questionnaires, biological assessments (MRI & EEG brain scans; blood and saliva testing), and cognitive testing. Study visits will take place virtually or at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Upper East Side of Manhattan).

Why participate?

$30 per hour compensation
Free evaluation of psychotic-like experiences with a feedback session and report of results
Referrals to treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), if desired

Site Contact Information: Please email Shaynna Herrera, PhD at shaynna.herrera@mssm.edu if you are interested in participating.

Study funding: National Institutes of Mental Health; ; U01MH124639-01

Expiration: Post expires 04/30/2024

September 2023: EPICC: Temple University Study for Parents with SMI

You are being invited to participate in Engaging Parents; Increasing Connection with Children (EPICC), a program run by the Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion! EPICC is a program focused on helping parents with a serious mental illness participate in meaningful family activities with their child.

We are looking for individuals who:

Are ages 18 and older
Are an adult parent with a diagnosis of schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, or depression
Have a child who is interested in participating in meaningful family activities
Indicate a desire to engage in more meaningful activities with their child

If you are eligible to participate, you will be asked to complete 3 research interviews, which will take approximately 90 minutes each. In appreciation of your time, you will receive a $20 gift card for each interview completed.

You will also be enrolled in an online program to support you with ideas and make plans to participate in more recreation with your child. The program has 1-1 phone call or video meetings with a recreational therapist every other week, and a video support group every other week.

If you are interested in the research study or have any questions, please reach out to epicc@temple.edu or visit the website for this project (sites.temple.edu/parenting).

July 2023: Fordham University’s Counseling Psychology COVID-19 Study

Are you a woman between the ages of 42 and 67 who was hospitalized for COVID-19 during the early pandemic (February 2020 – April 2021)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study regarding the lived experience of COVID-19 survivors throughout their hospitalization and recovery. All participants who complete interviews will receive a $20 gift card; all interviews are confidential.

My name is Samantha Aubé and I am a doctoral student in Fordham University’s Counseling Psychology program in New York, NY. I am working with Dr. Merle Keitel on this IRB-approved research study. Interviews are being conducted via Zoom, and will take 45 to 90 minutes. Interviews will ask participants about their COVID-19 hospitalization experience, psychological and physical health during and after hospitalization, and any factors that may have influenced their recovery. It is hoped that this research will be used to inform clinical recommendations and therapeutic interventions for individuals who were hospitalized during the first year of the pandemic. Please email me at saube@fordham.edu for more information about the study and to confirm your eligibility.

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June 2023: Nathan Kline Institute OCD Research Study

We are looking for individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for our study at the Nathan Kline Institute! The purpose of this study is to look at clinical symptoms, behavior, and brain function in the disorder.

You must:

• Be 18-55 years old

• Be medically healthy

• Have OCD

What would you have to do?

• Some questionnaires about your health and emotions

• A learning task while having your brain activity measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Total participation time is 4 to 10 hours over 1 to 3 visits (some may be done remotely) and pays at a rate of $25 per hour.

If you want us to contact you to tell you more about the study, please fill out our study interest form: https://redcap.link/PNCLab

For more information, call the Psychiatric neurocognition Laboratory at 845-398-6525,

email us at pnclab@nki.rfmh.org or visit us at psychneurocoglab.com. Please do not

disclose any personal or sensitive information via email.

June 2023: NYU Langone Health Schizophrenia Research Study.

Do you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder?

If you answered YES, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at NYU Langone Health investigating new treatment for schizophrenia. Research studies involve in-person visits in NYC (Manhattan), and may include questionnaires, lab tests, and brain imaging (MRI).

· Your information will remain private

· You will receive compensation for your time completing study assessments.

If you are interested in any of the above studies and would like to learn more, please fill out our interest form at: https://redcap.link/NYUSchizophreniaResearch

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June 2023: Sleep Aware Study

We are currently seeking participants for NYU Langone’s
Sleep AWARE study. This study will examine how race,
ethnicity, and sleep impact an individual’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Why Participate?
• Your contribution will help provide
a deeper foundation for medical
interventions that target Alzheimer’s
Disease & Dementia within minority
communities
• You will receive free cognitive evaluations
and a bloodwork summary
• You will receive a sleep study and a
comprehensive sleep report
• You will be compensated for your
participation in this study

Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible if you are between the
ages of 60-75 and have not been diagnosed
with sleep apnea or cognitive impairments.

Contact Information
• Oliver Cesar
Phone: 646-754-2244
Email: oliver.cesar@nyulangone.org
• Payton White
Phone: 212-263-7795
Email: payton.white@nyulangone.org

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May 2023: OCD and Depression Study

We are looking for individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and/or Depression for our study at NYU Langone Health!

The purpose of this study is to look at clinical symptoms, behavior, and brain function in the disorders.

You must:

Be 18-55 years old
Be medically healthy
Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and/or Depression

What would you have to do?

Answer questionnaires about your health and emotions
Perform computer tasks while having your brain activity measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Total participation time is 6 to 12 hours over 1 to 3 visits (some may be done remotely) and pays at a rate of $25 per hour. If you want us to contact you to tell you more about the study, please fill out our study interest form: https://redcap.link/PNCLab

For more information, call the Psychiatric NeuroCognition Laboratory at 646-754-4471, email us at pnclab@nyumc.org or visit us at psychneurocoglab.com. Please do not disclose any personal or sensitive information via email.

Post expires: 2025

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