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For a complete list of research studies, including those currently recruiting
subjects, please visit the home page of each of the
IOL's four research centers. (Links to each center are at the bottom of this
page.)
The research studies listed below are currently recruiting
volunteers to participate. For each study there is a brief description and
contact information.
Antipsychotics and Genetics Study (Physiogenomic
Analysis of Antipsychotic Therapies and their Metabolic Side Effects)
The Burlingame Center for Psychiatric Research and Education, in collaboration with Genomas,
Inc., is conducting a study sponsored by the National Institute of Health to
develop a product that will enable doctors to more effectively treat
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental
health disorders. The product under development aims to help
patients avoid an antipsychotic medication's potential side effects, like
cardiovascular disease symptoms and obesity, by guiding drug selection for each
patient according to his/her DNA. If you are interested in
participating or have questions about this study, please call Dr. Stephen Woolley at (860)545-7329 or Marcia Gerulaitis at (860)545-7118.
Compulsive Hoarding
The Anxiety Disorders Center is conducting
several studies on compulsive hoarding.
One of the studies, in collaboration with
Smith College and Boston University, examines how the problem with clutter
started, the relationship between hoarding and other kinds of emotional
problems, and your thoughts, emotions and beliefs in relation to clutter,
saving, and acquiring. This study involves coming into the clinic for
an interview as well as completing a number of questionnaires. It also involves
a home visit by a clinician. People may participate in this study if they live
within a 40 minute drive of Hartford, CT.
Click here for further information on all of the compulsive hoarding studies, including contact information.
Depression and Pregnancy: SAD Moms Study
A research study of treatment for depression during pregnancy.
Click here for further information, including contact
information.
Neuroimaging
Studies
The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
is at the forefront of research in applying quantitative measures of brain
structure and function to neuropsychiatric themes, especially to severe mental
illnesses, such as schizophrenia. Techniques include structural and
functional MRI. In addition, electrophysiologic measures, including
event-related potential assessments, are an important feature of our research.
To learn more about the studies currently being conducted,
click here
or contact:
Anabel Feliciano
phone:
(860) 545-7800
email:
afelici@harthosp.org
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The Anxiety Disorders Center at The Institute of
Living/Hartford Hospital is conducting research on new ways to
treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. Participants in the ongoing studies will
receive free cognitive-behavioral therapy, one of the most effective treatments
for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Click here for further information, including contact information.
Most of the research at The Institute of Living takes place in
the four research centers. Detailed information is provided under each
center.
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Anxiety Disorders Center
The Anxiety Disorders Center specializes in the treatment and
study of anxiety-related problems in adults, adolescents, and children.
Treatment at the ADC emphasizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, an evidence-based
approach to reducing fear and avoidance. Research studies investigate the
outcome and process of cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as the behavioral,
cognitive, and neurobiological underpinnings of anxiety.
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Braceland Center for
Mental Health and Aging
Established in 1987, the Braceland Center for Mental Health and
Aging at The Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital, conducts research and
education to improve the health and well-being of older persons. There are a
number of diverse research, evaluation, and education projects underway at the
Braceland Center. Major areas of research address mental health issues and
access, long term care and Alzheimer's disease, and health care quality and
evaluation.
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Burlingame Center for Psychiatric Research and Education (medication studies,
clinical outcome, substance abuse, clinical practices)
The mission of the Burlingame Center is to promote excellence in clinical care
through its research and educational programs. It evaluates clinical care,
manages the outcomes research program, conducts studies of new psychiatric
therapies, and develops and implements computerized "decision support" tools.
Through its Office of Professional and Community Education the Center also
coordinates the Institute's professional education programs.
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Olin
Neuropsychiatry Research Center
The mission of the Olin Neuropsychiatric Research Center is to conduct
neuroscience research in severe psychiatric illnesses and to translate that
research into new and effective treatments. The Center has a 3 Tesla Magnetom
Siemens Allegra dedicated MR head scanner that is capable of echo-planar
imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, and MR spectroscopy. There are also two
complete electrophysiology systems for recording EEG and event-related
potentials during the performance of cognitive tasks. We also use virtual
reality methods in studies.
Conditions studied include schizophrenia,
manic-depressive illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol use
disorder, teens with conduct problems, ADHD, PTSD, driving while intoxicated
and Alzheimer’s disease. We are also interested in studying brothers and
sisters of patients with schizophrenia, and sons and daughters of persons with
alcohol abuse. Participants are paid $20/hour for all studies.
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