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Harnessing Telehealth to Mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sleep, Suicidality, and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
The COVID-19 Pandemic and mitigation efforts have drastically disrupted daily life and increased stress, causing worse sleep quality for many individuals across the world. The CoPsyN Sleep lab at Stanford University is conducting a study of a brief, non-drug therapy for acute sleep problems that have started or worsened during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Volunteers who are 18 years or older, experiencing sleep difficulties, and currently living in the U.S. will receive extensive sleep evaluation and individualized telehealth treatment (For general information about participant rights, contact 866-680-2906). There is no in-person contact in this study. If interested, please email Allie at amorehse@stanford.edu or call 650-497-9346. This project has been approved by the IRB at Stanford University (Protocol number IRB-55940) and we would be happy to provide the letter verifying this upon request.
Recruitment age range: 18+
Contact information for participant inquiries: To go directly to a pre-screening survey, participants can click here: https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/?s=XRPF4NTRFA or email atamorehse@stanford.edu
Key words: Sleep, COVID-19, Insomnia
Accelerated Math Longitudinal Study
We are looking for RIGHT HANDED children AGES 5-7 with NO METAL IN THEIR BODIES. Participation may include:
- Initial visit plus 1- and 2-year follow up visits
- Clinical & neuropsychological assessments
- MRI scans where children play games while pictures of their brain are taken (safe, non-invasive, no x-rays or harmful radiation)
Recruitment age range: 5-7 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: Visit at braindevelopment.stanford.edu or email at braindevelopment@stanford.edu or call 650.736.3969
Key words: math, learning
Understanding the emotional impact of pandemics
Do you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with ANY physical or mental health condition? Stanford researchers are conducting an anonymous, international, online survey to understand what it is like to be a caregiver in these uncertain times. You don't have to be a caregiver of COVID to participate! The survey will take ~15 minutes to complete and people living anywhere in the world can respond.
Please click on this link to get started!
Recruitment age range: 18+
Contact information for participant inquiries: Ranakt@stanford.edu
Key words: caregiver, carer, caregiving
A multicenter, open-label feasibility clinical trial investigating the tolerability of the Vorso Transcutaneous Stimulator system in adult female subjects with postpartum depression
The Vorso STIM100 System (manufactured by Vorso Corp, Redwood City, CA) is designed to deliver mild transdermal electrical stimulation to adult female subjects suffering from postpartum depression. The purpose of this research is to observe the tolerability and efficacy of Vorso’s transcutaneous electrical stimulation in subjects suffering from postpartum depression. Adverse events will be recorded and monitored.
This study will include 6 study center visits and women will be asked to use the device once daily for 15 minutes for 6 weeks. Participants will be compensated up to $300 for completing the study.
Recruitment age range: 18-45 year old females
Contact information for participant inquiries: lexinut7@stanford.edu or 650-724-4559
Key words: postpartum depression, medical device, treatment
Cortisol & Depression Study
Researchers are conducting a neuroimaging study studying the effects of the hormone cortisol on the brain functioning of people with depression. Study participants will have a functional MRI and several tests of emotion and hormone reactions to mild stress. Participants will be compensated $20/hour. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression and are not currently taking antidepressant medication, you may be eligible for the study.
Recruitment age range: 21-55
Contact information for participant inquiries: To be contacted about participation, please use this link to leave us your contact information, or you may contact us directly at: (650) 498-5904
Key words: depression
Light & Mood Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether exposure to specific kinds of lighting can: 1) lead to an improvement in daytime alertness, 2) lessen the impact of light at night on alertness and melatonin concentrations, and 3) have greater effectiveness than a standard spectrum color fluorescent lamp.
Recruitment age range: 18-35
Contact information for participant inquiries: yvonne.quevedo@va.gov
Key words: sleep, mood, performance
Ethics of brain research on Alzheimer’s & dementia: an interview study
This research study is seeking participants aged 18 and up to
participate in a 2-3 hour long, in-person, video-taped interview about
their views on brain research. The purpose of this study is to obtain a
better understanding of how different groups of people feel about brain
research related to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and
dementia. Individuals who are living with a mild cognitive or memory
disorder (e.g., mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s or
dementia) are eligible to participate. Immediate family members of an
individual living with any cognitive or memory disorder are also
eligible to participate. No previous experience or knowledge about the
topic is necessary.
Participants must be able to provide their own transportation to and
from the interview location in Palo Alto. You will be compensated for
your time and effort. To find out if you are eligible to participate,
please call 650-723-6180 or email kryan2@stanford.edu.
Recruitment age range: 18+
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-723-6180; kryan2@stanford.edu
Key words: Alzheimer’s; Dementia; Mild Cognitive Impairment
SPARK: Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge, a national cohort of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stanford University invites the entire autism community to join SPARK, a research study sponsored by Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI), to help establish the largest online autism research cohort committed to accelerating the understanding of autism. There is no cost to join SPARK, and participants will receive access to experts through webinars and other online channels so they can hear about the latest research in autism. Interested individuals can register at www.SPARKforautism.org/stanford or contact us at sparkstudy@stanford.edu for more information.
Recruitment age range: all ages
Contact information for participant inquiries: sparkstudy@stanford.edu
Key words: autism, genetic, research registry
Emotion Regulation in Adolescents with Binge Eating and Purging
A study for girls 14-18 who struggle with binge/purge behaviors (no formal diagnosis is required to participate). The study involves two appointments - one interview and one fMRI scan. Participants are compensated $100.
Recruitment age range: 14-18 years old
Recruitment gender: Female
Contact information for participant inquiries: hawelch@stanford.edu
Key words: eating disorders, binge eating, emotion regulation
Intranasal Vasopressin Treatment in Children with Autism
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of vasopressin nasal spray for treating symptoms associated with autism. Vasopressin is a hormone that is produced naturally within the body and has been implicated in regulating social behaviors. It has been proposed that administration of the hormone may also help improve social functioning in individuals with autism.
Recruitment age range: 6 to 17 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: avpclinicaltrial@stanford.edu, (650) 736-1235
Key words: Autism
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adjunctive BHV-4157 in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of BHV-4157 versus placebo in subjects with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Recruitment age range: 18 to 65
Contact information for participant inquiries: ocdresearch@stanford.edu, 650-723-4095
Key words: Obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD
Enhancing Treatment of Hoarding Disorder With Personalized In-Home Sorting and Decluttering Practice
The proposed study aims to investigate the efficacy of adding in-home decluttering practice to Buried in Treasures Workshop (BIT) facilitated group treatment for hoarding disorder.
Recruitment age range: 18 to 70
Contact information for participant inquiries: clutterhelp@stanford.edu, 650-724-8912
Key words: clutter, hoarding disorder
Exercise & the brain study - Adolescents (12-17 years old) with and without ADHD
Stanford's Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research (CIBSR) is conducting a study of the effects of exercise upon brain function in adolescents with and without attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Volunteers aged between 10-17 years old who able to participate in moderate to vigorous cycling exercise are required. This study involves 3 sessions (lasting up to 3 hours each). Participants will have their heart rate measured and complete self-report questionnaires and computerized tasks during and after cycling-exercise. Noninvasive near-infrared spectroscopy, which involves wearing a head cap to measure brain activity, will be applied. For more information please contact the Brain Research, EXercise and FITness Lab at: brexfitlab@stanford.edu For general information about participant rights, contact the Institutional Review Board 1-866-680-2906
Recruitment age range: 10-17 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: brexfitlab@stanford.edu
Key words: ADHD, Exercise, Brain
Math Elements Training Intervention
Seeking 2nd and 3rd graders of all math and learning abilities to participate in an exciting study to increase our understanding of math skill development and how the brain changes with math learning.
Recruitment age range: 2nd - 3rd graders
Contact information for participant inquiries: Please visit braindevelopment.stanford.edu or email braindevelopment@stanford.edu or call 650-736-0056
Key words: math, learning, autism, cognition
Apple Watch Adherence Study
Are you curious about how an Apple Watch can help you increase your daily steps? Are you over 18 and have an iPhone? If so, you may be inetrested in participating in the Apple Watch research study, happening at Stanford University!
Recruitment age range: over 18 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: knameth@stanford.edu
Key words: physical activity, technology, adherence
Cognitive Training Study for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Our research group at Stanford Psychiatry is conducting a new study to examine changes in brain function in response to online, computerized cognitive training games (brain training games). We are looking for individuals ages 65 to 85 with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or who are experiencing memory problems who are interested in participating in our research.
The participants will receive an honorarium of up to $200 for participation in addition to complementary access to a suite of online brain training games. The participants will also receive MRI brain imaging and cognitive assessments. No radiation or injection is involved.
Recruitment age range: 65-85
Contact information for participant inquiries: Hannah at study_brain@stanford.edu or at 650-724-2939 or for more information, please visit: http://cbrain.stanford.edu/
Key words: memory, MCI, cognitive training
Virtual Reality Therapy for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
This research study is seeking participants, ages 18-70 years of age, who are diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) to participate in a research study on the use of virtual reality (VR) therapy for FND. The purpose of the study is to learn if computerized delivery of physical and cognitive behavior therapy is an effective treatment for FND. If you decide to participate, you will be randomized to receive the intervention or to receive placebo. In both cases you will receive 8 sessions of a VR experience. You will also be asked to take several surveys, provide feedback, and be videotaped while wearing a virtual reality helmet display and playing several games. Some of the games will involve hitting targets while you embody a computer generated avatar body. Audio and video taping may occur while you participate, but that data will not be linked to your personal information, and the data will be destroyed after it has been coded and transcribed. You may be identifiable in the videotapes.
Recruitment age range: 18-70 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: (650) 714-1459
Key words: VR, FND
A Novel Neurofeedback Training Study for Children with ADHD
Our research group at Stanford Psychiatry is conducting a new study exploring changes in brain function in response to a novel neurofeedback training. We are looking for children ages 7-11 with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or experiencing attention problems who are interested to participate. Family will receive an honorarium of up to $300 for participation in addition to complimentary computerized cognitive training.
Recruitment age range: 7-11 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: Hannah Fingerhut and Lauren Dacorro at adhd_study@stanford.edu or 650-724-2939 for more information or to enroll, please visit: http://cbrain.stanford.edu/
Key words: ADHD, neurofeedback
Apnea and Insomnia Research (AIR) Study
The study aims to improve sleep of people who have both insomnia and sleep apnea. Most eligible participants will receive online cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). The treatment is free of charge; but we will also ask you to periodically complete study questionnaires and use a wearable device that tracks your sleep patterns. You will receive payment for expenses and inconveniences associated with study related activities for a total of up to $600.
You can read more about the study at: airstudy.stanford.edu. If you would like to learn more about the AIR study and find out if you might be eligible to participate, please fill out our contact form.
Recruitment age range: 21-80 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: Aysha Abraibesh, MPA aysha.abraibesh@stanford.edu
Key words: sleep apnea, insomnia, sleep
Risk & Resilience Study (RnR)
The goal of this study is to discover factors that make youth either vulnerable or resilient to developing mood symptoms. Youth with a possible family history of bipolar disorder (If you are not sure, no problem! Your family may come in for an evaluation to see) are invited to participate.
Recruitment age range: 8-17
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-721-4049 | thepearlab@stanford.edu
Key words: Pediatric, mood, MRI
For more information on our lab and studies, please visit this webpage: https://med.stanford.edu/pedmood/research/JoinAStudy.html. This webpage also contains a survey link that you may complete if interested in finding out if your family might be eligible to participate in one of our studies!
Impact of Affect Reactivity and Regulation on Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
Women diagnosed with breast cancer face decisions about how to treat the affected breast as well as whether or not to remove the unaffected one. In our research study, we will be looking at the factors that may influence these treatment decisions. We would like to better understand what women think and feel as they are deciding on their cancer treatment. Interested individuals can also leave their contact information in a Stanford secure website by going to the following link: https://is.gd/StanfordTreatmentDecisionStudy
Recruitment age range: 18 and older
Recruitment gender: Female
Contact information for participant inquiries: (650) 723-5736 | treatmentdecisionstudy@stanford.edu
Key words: breast cancer
Water-based Activity to Enhance Recall in Veterans
You are being asked to take part in a study for improving memory in veterans 50 to 90 years of age, who have mild memory problems. We hope to learn whether exercise improves memory training by using a water base intervention.
Recruitment age range: 50-90 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: Heather Taylor at Heather.Taylor5@va.gov or 650-493-5000 ext 68957
Key words: Exercise, Memory
Online Cognitive Training to Alleviate Symptoms of Anxiety
Assessing the effectiveness of different computerized online games on emotion regulation, well-being and brain function in individuals with elevated levels of anxiety. First, we hope to investigate the effectiveness of a computer-based intervention in patients for improving emotion regulation. The second goal is to explore the brain-circuits and the mechanisms that underlie improvement using advanced functional magnetic resonance (fMRI) methodology. The training period is 45 consecutive days, 45 minutes in each day.
Recruitment age range: 18+ years
Contact information for participant inquiries: psychiatry@stanford.edu
Key words: anxiety, depression, online
Clinical Outcomes Assessment
As part of our commitment to providing your child and family cutting edge, scientifically supported care, the Early Life Stress and Pediatric Anxiety Program (ELSPAP) is conducting comprehensive anxiety evaluations in an ongoing research study. Through our baseline evaluations, ongoing outcome assessment, and tangible feedback reports, families will benefit from greater access to higher quality services.
Contact information for participant inquiries: elspapanxiety@stanford.edu
Key words: Anxiety disorders, psycho diagnostic evaluation, children/adolescents ages 7-17
Use of rTMS to Augment Hypnotic Analgesia
The investigators plan to use functional neuroimaging (fMRI) to understand the brain systems affected when hypnosis and hypnotic analgesia are augmented with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a form of non-invasive brain stimulation to 100 people with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition. The investigators will measure the effect of rTMS- augmentation on the brain networks underlying hypnotizability, as well as the effect of rTMS-augmentation on hypnotic analgesia networks. The investigators hope to demonstrate that a combination of these psychological and neuromodulatory treatments will be more effective than hypnosis alone, thereby enhancing the depth of hypnosis, range of hypnosis and the efficacy of hypnotic analgesia and hopefully creating a new treatment modality for individuals suffering from pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia pain. If you have been diagnosed with fibromyagia and are interested in participating, please fill out our quick survey to see if you qualify (only takes ~2 minutes). https://is.gd/brainstimulationstudy
Recruitment age range: 18-65yo
Contact information for participant inquiries: brainstimulationstudy@stanford.edu
Key words: fibromyalgia, hypnosis, TMS
Study of the Effects of Long-Term Multi-Domain Cognitive Training on Large-Scale Structural and Functional Brain Networks in Alzheimer's Disease
Recent neuroimaging studies suggest that neuropathology in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is so diffuse that it affects the global organization of brain networks. Innovative approaches are required to pinpoint network-level changes in response to cognitive training in those at risk of AD. The proposed research will help us examine the organization of structural and functional brain networks in mild cognitive impairment, identify the influence of cognitive training at large-scale brain network level, and characterize the influence of various risk modifiers on training outcomes. We are looking for adults over the age of 65. Either healthy controls or individuals with MCI. Must be MRI compatible.
Recruitment age range: 65-90~ years
Contact information for participant inquiries: arjunra@stanford.edu | 650-497-1479
Key words: mild cognitive impairment, older adults
VA Cultivating Access to Resources, Education, and Skills for Dementia Caregivers (VA CARES)
To address the high burden of caring for a Veteran with dementia, the
primary purpose of this research program is to study how education and
skill-building can improve quality of life for caregivers. The study
will help researchers and clinicians better understand how to help
families of Veterans with dementia. Eligible participants: Family
caregivers of Veterans with dementia. Participants will be randomly
assigned to either participate in a brief series of education and skill
sessions led by a dementia expert or receive paper educational materials
related to dementia and caregiving.
Recruitment age range: 18+
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-849-0481
Key words: dementia, caregivers, stress
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to Improve Memory in Older Adults
VA researchers are studying whether memory can be improved using a technique called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Up to $375 compensation for completing the study, plus mileage reimbursement. If you qualify for the study, you would take part in 20 sessions (approx. 30-60 min) over 2-6 weeks at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Advanced neuroimaging using PET-MRI will be conducted at Stanford University. There will also be follow-up interviews at 6 months.
Recruitment age range: 50-75 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: (650) 493-5000 x 62930
Key words: cognition, memory, tbi, pet-mri
Mobile Tablet Education to Advance Caregiver Health (Mobile TEACHing)
To address the high burden of caring for a Veteran with dementia, the purpose of this research is to study the effects of a rehabilitative intervention delivered via mobile tablets (e.g., iPad) directly to the homes of caregivers. The tablets will be customized with educational and skill resources.
Recruitment age range: 18+
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-849-0481
Key words: dementia, caregiving, technology
Opiate Suicide Study in Patients with Major Depression
We are doing this research study to find out if the opioid properties of Ketamine are responsible for its antidepressant effects. We are also looking to see if oral Buprenorphine will have an added benefit when taken for 4 weeks post infusion. If you are currently experiencing depression and have not responded to treatment with antidepressants or have an intolerance to these types of medicines, you may be eligible to participate in this study.
Under the close supervision and monitoring by the study clinicians, eligible subjects will receive a single infusion of ketamine 0.5mg/kg followed by oral buprenorphine or placebo for 4 weeks.
Recruitment age range: 18-70
Contact information for participant inquiries: Jessica Hawkins/ jhawk@stanford.edu
Key words: Major Depression/Treatment Resistant Depression
Autism Spectrum Disorder Math Elements Training
Do you have a child with high functioning autism? Participate in an exciting study to increase our understanding of math skill development and how the brain changes with math learning. We are currently seeking children with ASD who:
- Are right handed
- 2nd and 3rd graders
- Don't have braces
We are also seeking typically developing children of the same ages!
Recruitment age range: 2nd and 3rd graders
Contact information for participant inquiries: Go to our website at braindevelopment.stanford.edu or email at braindevelopment@stanford.edu or call 650.736.0056
Key words: autism, math, learning, cognition
Imaginal Exposure for Hoarding Disorder
This study tests a potential new treatment technique involving writing for hoarding disorder. Participants with hoarding disorder symptoms will engage in activities remotely on their computer on 4 separate days. Activities will include completing a writing exercise and questionnaires. After study completion, participants will be compensated $50.
A screening (unpaid) is required to determine eligibility to participate.
Recruitment age range: 18 years and older
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-497-2577 and clutterhelp@stanford.edu
Key words: Hoarding Disorder
Virtual Reality Behavioral Activation: An Intervention for Major Depressive Disorder
The primary aims of this study are to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of a virtual reality (VR) behavioral activation (BA) treatment for individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The secondary aim of this study is to explore the efficacy of using VR to deliver BA therapy to a clinical MDD population.
Suitability involves: (a) Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD; (b) be at least 18 years of age; and (c) be English speaking. Exclusion criteria will include (a) Substance use disorder in past year; (b) any psychosis or bipolar I disorder; (c) any seizure in the last 6 months or untreated epilepsy; (d) current suicidal urges and intent; and/or (e) parasuicidal behavior.
Recruitment age range: 18+
Contact information for participant inquiries: 415-625-3127; mdpaul@stanford.edu
Key words: depression; virtual reality; behavioral activation
Biomarkers of Social Impairments in Individuals with Hypothalamic-pituitary Disorders
The purpose of this research study is to investigate social functioning and biological markers, such as the neuropeptides oxytocin (OXT) and argininevasopressin (AVP), in individuals with hypothalamic-pituitary disorders and healthy control individuals between the ages of 6 to 55 years. Phenotypic and behavioral characterization will be conducted to identify social deficits, if present. An additional goal of this investigation is to test the relationship between blood-, saliva-, urine-, and CSF-based biological measurements (e.g., neuropeptide levels and neuropeptide receptor gene expression), and social functioning in individuals with hypothalamic-pituitary disorders.
Recruitment age range: 6-65 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: (650) 498-5187
Key words: hypothalamic-pituitary disorders, social functioning, healthy controls
Feasibility of Conducting a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Standard FBT and Guided Self-Help FBT for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
There is an ongoing study being conducted at Stanford University comparing telemedicine family-based treatment (FBT) to an online guided self-help version of family-based treatment (FBTgsh). This study offers evidence-based treatment to adolescents with anorexia nervosa online and at no cost. All participants will receive one form of family-based treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa. Prior to starting treatment participants are randomized to participate in either of the following treatments:
- Guided Parental Self-Help Version of FBT (FBTgsh): consisting of 12 30-minute telemedicine treatment sessions with a trained clinician paired with an online platform that contains recorded lessons and resources.
- Telemedicine-based Standard FBT: consisting of 15 1-hour telemedicine treatment sessions with a trained clinician.
Both treatments are over the course of up to 6 months. This is then followed by a 3-month post-treatment assessment. All assessments (Baseline, End of treatment, 3-month post-treatment) are done via teleconferencing as well. Participants receive $35 upon completion of the study. We do not know the feasibility of Guided Self-Help for individuals and we hope to better identify an adequate treatment for those who do not have access to FBT in their communities.
Recruitment age range: 12-18 years of age
Contact information for participant inquiries: alinsalata@stanford.edu, (650) 723-9182
Key words: eating disorders, FBT, Telemedicine, Anorexia Nervosa
The Stanford RESTING Study
The RESTING study hopes to learn how to help people with insomnia sleep better using a highly effective non-medication therapy for insomnia called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi). Study treatments include some combination of internet-based and/or therapist-led CBTi. The study is funded by the National Institute of Health.
Recruitment age range: 50 years of age and older
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650.498.3084
Key words: insomnia, sleep, CBTi
BGAP Study: Brains, Genes, And Puberty
We are looking for boys ages 8-13, who either have confirmed Klinefelter syndrome (47, XXY) or are typically developing to participate in a study exploring how puberty affects brain and behavioral development in adolescent boys, and how standardized treatments influence the brain and behavior in boys with Klinefelter syndrome.
Participation involves:
- 2 full day visits each year for 4 years
- Comprehensive physical, cognitive, and behavioral evaluations
- MRI brain scan (MRIs are safe and non-invasive. Your child will not be exposed to any x-rays or any harmful radiation)
Potential Benefits include:
- Discussion and written report of results from cognitive and behavioral evaluation
- Early access to study outcomes
- Flight/hotel/ground transportation costs and food covered for the participating child and one caregiver or parent
- Families will receive an honorarium of up to $100 for their participation (plus prizes and a picture of your child's brain)
Recruitment age range: 8-13 years old
Recruitment gender: Male
Contact information for participant inquiries: (650) 497-6525 / BGAPstudy@stanford.edu
Key words: puberty, neurodevelopment, Klinefelter syndrome
Puberty and Neurodevelopment in Adolescents (PANDA) Study
Researchers at Stanford University are looking for pre-teens ages 10-14 of all gender expressions to participate in a study exploring how hormones affect the development of different parts of the brain during puberty. This is a longitudinal study that requires 3 visits across 5 years.
Each visit will include:
- A comprehensive physical, cognitive, and behavioral evaluations
- Brain imaging with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (safe, non-invasive, no x-rays/radiation)
- Blood Test (including genetic analysis)
Potential benefits for participating:
- All participants will receive written reports from evaluations
- Priority access to the results of the study via a study newsletter
- Up to $130 honorarium for each year of participation
Recruitment age range: 10-14 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: (650) 498-2115 / pandastudy@stanford.edu
Key words: Puberty, Adolescents, Brain Development
Understanding How Ketamine Brings About Rapid Improvement in OCD
To understand how a new drug brings about rapid improvement in OCD symptoms.
Recruitment age range: 18 to 65
Contact information for participant inquiries: ocdresearch@stanford.edu, 650-723-4095
Key words: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
UNFEAR: Using the Neuroscience of Fear Extinction for Anxiety Reduction
This study aims to improve cognitive behavior therapy response for patients with social anxiety disorder by seeing whether brain activity during emotional learning tasks can help us understand who will do best with this kind of therapy and why.
Recruitment age range: 18-50
Contact information for participant inquiries: unfearstudy@stanford.edu or www.stanfordstarlab.com
Key words: social anxiety, brain, therapy
Note: Participants must be available to come to Stanford's campus for up to 6 months after initial visit.
Longitudinal Brain Imaging Studies of Cognitive Function
Brain Imaging Research Cognition in children! We are looking for children to participate in our various research Studies: Ages 5-14, right-handed, and do not have non-removable metal in their body or or mouth. Participation may include: Multiple visits, Clinical & Neuropsychological Assessments, Tutoring & take-home tablet games (provided), MRI scans where children play games while pictures of their brain are taken (Safe, noninvasive, no x-rays or harmful radiation.)
Recruitment age range: varies between 5-15 depending on the study
Contact information for participant inquiries: Please visit braindevelopment.stanford.edu or email braindevelopment@stanford.edu or call 650.736.3699
Key words: autism, adhd, cognition
Augmentation Versus Switch: Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Antidepressant Incomplete and Non-responders With Treatment Resistant Depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD)
The Stanford Depression Research Clinic is seeking people with major depressive disorder (MDD) to participate in a new research study. If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, currently depressed and have a history of trying at least one antidepressant medication you may be eligible. This study involves comparing three treatment arms: 1. Adding Abilify® to current antidepressant medication, or 2. Adding Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to current antidepressant medication, or 3. Switching your current antidepressant medication to Effexor® Extended Release, or to Cymbalta® These 3 treatments are approved by the FDA to treat Treatment Resistant Depression. If enrolled, this study involves 9 visits over ~12 weeks. If you are currently taking an antidepressant medication that is only partially helping your depression, please contact us to learn more about our current research. Participants will receive compensation for their time.
Recruitment age range: 18-80 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: http://med.stanford.edu/drc.html
Key words: depression
GirlBAND
This study is an NIH-funded research project aimed to increase our understanding of the brain during a critical time of girls' growth. Information learned from this research can ultimately contribute to an increased understanding of learning, behavior, and emotion facilitating the development of intervention services/therapies.
Recruitment age range: females between the ages of 6-14 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: girlbandstudy@stanford.edu
Key words: learning and behavior challenges, developmental disability, girls
Improving Cognition via Exercise (ICE) in Schizophrenia
Participants needed for a research study on the influence of exercise on cognitive functioning in individuals with schizophrenia.
Recruitment age range: 18-55
Contact information for participant inquiries: Lauren Chang at (650) 498-8459 OR Daniel Virtheim at (650) 353-7030
Key words: Schizophrenia, exercise, cognition
Volunteers needed for Stanford/VA Depression Study
We are currently looking for people to participate in a research study testing a new app that teaches mindfulness skills to help manage depression symptoms. The program lasts for 12 weeks. People who are currently experiencing depression symptoms may qualify. Your participation in this study would involve a telephone assessment to determine if you qualify and two in-person assessments (one at the beginning and one at the end of the study). The assessments will take place at the Palo Alto VA. This study compensates up to $120 for participation.
You may qualify if:
- You are experiencing depression or symptoms of depression.
- You are at least 40 years old.
- You own a smartphone.
- You live in California.
- You speak English.
- You have not received a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
Recruitment age range: 40+
Contact information for participant inquiries: To find out if you qualify, please call 650-493-5000, press 1, 1, dial extension 67023, or follow the link to a confidential online contact survey: https://is.gd/MeruDepressionApp
Key words: depression, mobile app
Social Motivation in Children: Online Study for Parents
Researchers at Stanford University are currently recruiting parents of children between 2-30 years of age to participate in a research study in order to better understand social motivation in children. To complete the survey, go to: https://is.gd/ssms_study
Recruitment age range: Parents of children 2-30 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-736-1235; autismdd@stanford.edu
Key words: social motivation; social skills
Accelerated Theta Burst in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Biomarker Study
This study is looking for participants that have depression with a history of being unresponsive to at least one medication, that might respond to this new treatment. This study provides a new way of using transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat depression and is called theta burst stimulation. It involves using a shorter period of stimulation for each treatment, which might benefit patients. If you have been diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression and are interested in participating, please fill out our survey to see if you qualify. This is a multi-step screening process. https://is.gd/research_screening
Recruitment age range: 18-70 years old
Contact information for participant inquiries: Romina Nejad at rnejad@stanford.edu
Key words: depression, TMS
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Two Arm Multi-Center Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of a Once Nightly Formulation of Sodium Oxybate for Extended-Release Oral Suspension (FT218) for the Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Cataplexy in Subjects With Narcolepsy
This is a single nightly formulation drug, FT218, for the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Cataplexy in subjects with Narcolepsy. Participants must have documented evidence of Narcolepsy Type-1 or Type-2, and no prior use of Xyrem.
Recruitment age range: 16+
Contact information for participant inquiries: Polina Davidenko (650) 721-7552
Key words: Narcolepsy, Cataplexy
Arousal Induced by Medication Study (AIMS)
The goal of this trial is to evaluate the benefit and safety of antidepressant and psychotherapy treatment in teens who are seeking treatment for depression or anxiety and have a possible family history of bipolar disorder (If you are not sure, no problem! Your family may come in for an evaluation to see). These youth receive free drug therapy and psychotherapy and complete behavioral, clinical, physiological, and genetic assessments, as well as MRI scans of the brain.
Recruitment age range: 12-17
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-721-4049 | thepearlab@stanford.edu
Key words: Pediatric, mood, MRI
For more information on our lab and studies, please visit this webpage: https://med.stanford.edu/pedmood/research/JoinAStudy.html. This webpage also contains a survey link that you may complete if interested in finding out if your family might be eligible to participate in one of our studies!
Narcolepsy with Cataplexy
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized-withdrawal, multicenter study of the efficacy and safety of JZP-258 for the treatment of Narcolepsy Type II.
Recruitment age range: 18-70
Contact information for participant inquiries: Kary Newman (650) 721-7574
Key words: Narcolepsy, Cataplexy
MOSAIC: Managment Of Insomnia in Breast Cancer Patients
As many as 80% of cancer patients experience sleep problems. Researchers at Stanford Cancer Center are conducting a study funded by the National Cancer Institute to treat and prevent sleep difficulties in breast cancer patients using behavioral treatments - that means one less drug.
Recruitment age range: 21+
Recruitment gender: Female
Contact information for participant inquiries: Oxana Palesh
Key words: sleep, breast cancer, insomnia
Bipolar Family History Study (Janssen)
This is an observational study that invites adolescents and young adults of parents with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder to provide clinical, genetic, and other biological information at 6-month intervals over a 2-year period. The goal of the study is to evaluate early risk markers that are targets for treatment with the overall goal of delaying or preventing the onset of bipolar disorder in at-risk youth.
Recruitment age range: 15-25 years
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-721-4049 | thepearlab@stanford.edu
Key words: bipolar disorder, depression, mania
For more information on our lab and studies, please visit this webpage: https://med.stanford.edu/pedmood/research/JoinAStudy.html. This webpage also contains a survey link that you may complete if interested in finding out if your family might be eligible to participate in one of our studies!
Stanford/VA California Alzheimer's Disease Center
Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Center offers information, referral services and comprehensive diagnostic assessments of individuals with memory problems. In addition to providing advanced caregiver support, intervention, community education, and professional training, the Center plays an important role in developing a central pool of information on Alzheimer's disease in California. No cost memory evaluation for veterans and non-veterans with memory concerns or other cognitive problems. http://med.stanford.edu/svalz.html
Recruitment age range: 45-90
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-858-3915
Food and Mood Study
We are currently recruiting children and adolescents to participate in a brain-imaging study to understand how appetite and mood are related. Through this study, we hope to learn more about the neurological systems critical for the response and regulation of reward that contribute to both emotional health and insulin resistance. We also hope that these findings will help us identify which adolescents will go on to develop worsening mood symptoms. Participants are clinically evaluated for symptoms of depression, receive an MRI scan of the brain and are assessed for insulin sensitivity at 3 time points over a 2-year period.
Recruitment age range: 9-17
Contact information for participant inquiries: 650-721-4049 | thepearlab@stanford.edu
Key words: depression, insulin sensitivity
For more information on our lab and studies, please visit this webpage: https://med.stanford.edu/pedmood/research/JoinAStudy.html. This webpage also contains a survey link that you may complete if interested in finding out if your family might be eligible to participate in one of our studies!
Confirming the Efficacy/Mechanism of an Adaptive Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
Currently, the most promising treatment for adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa is Family Based Treatment (FBT). In this study, all participants will receive standard FBT for Anorexia Nervosa administered by trained psychologists free of charge to the family. If participants fail to show sufficient improvement by study parameters by session 4, they will be randomized to receive either FBT + Intensive Parental Coaching (IPC) or FBT as usual. Each patient, regardless of randomization, is offered up to 18 sessions over the course of 9 months. The adolescent will also earn $50 upon completion of the entire study for their participation.
Recruitment age range: 12-18 years of age
Contact information for participant inquiries: familytreatment@stanford.edu | (650) 723-9182
Key words: eating disorders, FBT, Anorexia Nervosa
Food and Brain Study
The FAB study is looking at emotion and reward - and the regions of the brain where these feelings originate - in women who struggle with binge eating behaviors. Participants are compensated between $150-180 for their time!
Recruitment age range: 18-35 years
Recruitment gender: Female
Contact information for participant inquiries: hawelch@stanford.edu
Key words: eating disorders, binge eating, neuroimaging