Adolescents between the ages of 13-18 (who are still in jr. high/high school) with at least 1 biological parent who has a history of alcohol treatment/addiction/problems related to use are invited to participate in a research study investigating brain development conducted at the Department of Psychiatry.
Study will last 1-2 visits and involves filling out forms, saliva sample, cognitive testing and an MRI scan (no radiation). Guardians will be asked to fill out family history forms. Compensation available. For more information, call (319) 353-8520 or email brain-lab@uiowa.edu
This study is being conducted by the University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry.
E-mail: brain-lab@uiowa.edu
Phone Number: 319-353-8520
Toll Free Number: 1-877-575-2864
Adolescents between the ages of 13-18 (who are still in jr. high or high school) with no family history of alcohol problems are invited to participate in a research study investigating brain development conducted at the Department of Psychiatry.
Study will last 1-2 visits and involve filling out forms, saliva sample, cognitive testing and an MRI scan (no radiation). Parents will be asked to fill out family history forms. Additionally, both parents should have no more than a 4 year college degree. Compensation available.
For more information, call (319) 353-8520 or email brain-lab@uiowa.edu
Call (319) 353-8520 or email brain-lab@uiowa.edu
Volunteers between the ages of 30-55 who have no mental health diagnoses, are right handed, and use marijuana regularly are invited to participate in a brain imaging study at the UI Department of Psychiatry.
Participants must be willing to undergo P.E.T. imaging and an MRI scan. The study will require 3 visits to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for a total of about 8-9 hours.
Compensation is provided.
Rose Nguyen at 319-384-9302 or rosalind-nguyen@uiowa.edu
Volunteers 15-20 years old are invited to participate in a study investigating the safety of Selective Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs include Prozac (Fluoxetine), Zoloft (Sertraline), Celexa (Citalopram), Lexapro (Escitalopram), Luvox (Fluvoxamine), and Paxil (Paroxetine). SSRIs are used to treat depression or anxiety.
To participate, you must be medically healthy and you must have started taking an SSRI within the last month OR elected not to take an SSRI. Other restrictions may apply.
This study is observational; no medications will be given to participants. Visits will involve filling out questionnaires, blood tests, and X-rays. Your psychiatric/medical care will remain with your regular doctor throughout the study.
To determine if you are eligible, complete an anonymous eligibility screening.
Calarge Lab at 319-335-7349 or psychiatry-calargelab@uiowa.edu.
Volunteers between the ages of 19 and 55 who have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, are right handed, and use marijuana regularly are invited to participate in a brain imaging study. Participants must be willing to undergo a PET and MRI scan. The study will require three visits to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for a total of about 7-8 hours.
Contact Rose Nguyen at 319-384-9302 or rosalind-nguyen@uiowa.edu
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