Hi,
I am looking for individuals with schizophrenia that would like to participate in studies that are being done at Northwestern University.
These studies are being conducted by the Schizophrenia Research Group at the Northwestern Department of Psychiatry, which is located at the downtown Chicago campus.
We are looking for individuals between the ages of 9 and 60 that are clinically stable.
All participants receive compensation for their time and refunds for transportation costs.
I would appreciate any suggestions that you have about places to contact or ways to go about recruiting participants.
Thanks so much for your help!
Please find more information about the main study below.
Northwestern University
Schizophrenia Research Group
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Principal Investigator: John G. Csernansky, M.D.
Sponsored by: National Institute of Mental Health
The major goal of this study is to improve understanding of the underlying causes and mechanisms of schizophrenia, especially during its earliest phases.
Volunteers of many kinds are needed to help researchers achieve these goals. If you have schizophrenia, you can participate in research studies at Northwestern University.
Participation will involve a no-cost MRI (Magnetic Resonance) scan, plus 8-10 hours for interviews and cognitive testing. Every participant in the study will receive compensation for his/her time.
For further information,
please call (312) 695-6486 or (312) 695-2203
or email nusrg09@gmail.com
This comment I direct to community members at this web site.
I want you to consider this option carefully as an MRI is a medical procedure.
You will be undergoing a medical procedure as well as verbal questioning.
The National Institute of Mental Health conducted a similar research study five years ago. I wonder how this new study differs from that one.
You have every right to ask how the information about you is going to be used, the confidentiality of your information, and to be given the results of the research study so that you can know specifically how your participation made things better for people diagnosed with schizophrenia.
I consider myself altruistic however I drew the line six years ago at getting an MRI if I had no health problem warranting such a procedure.
If you are comfortable getting an MRI that would be another story.
By all means do so if you feel comfortable about this.
Please if you respond to Northwestern's query write down all your questions and concerns and make sure they are handled and answered appropriately.
Regards,
Christina
I agree that the MRI is a medical procedure. However, it is non-invasive and does not affect treatment. No ink or dye is used. It is just taking a 3-D picture of the brain. Any information or data collected is completely confidential and protected by a certificate of confidentiality issued by the National Institute of Mental Health. If you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call us at the two numbers previously listed or (312)695-8643. Thanks.