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Depression
Refractory Depression Brain Imaging Study
The Neurochemical Imaging Program in Mood Disorder at the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), under direct supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Meyer, is studying brain changes associated with successful and unsuccessful antidepressant treatment. Dr. Meyer’s research has made headlines by providing a new depression model of how the brain chemical imbalance occurs in major depression, an illness that affects 5% of people globally. The current study is looking at refractory depression, a type of depression that is resistant to the first line of antidepressant treatment (SSRIs). Eligibility includes: - age 18 to 50 - diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder - poor previous response to antidepressants - not currently taking any street drugs - otherwise healthy
Contact: Laura Phone: (416) 535-8501 Ext. 4386 Email: laura.miler@camhpet.ca Website: http://www.whri.org/projectsandpeople/GMIS.htm Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: December 31, 2010 More information: For your participation we provide thorough clinical assessment and financial compensation.
Pregnancy and Mental Health
We are conducting a research study that aims to understand why some women develop postpartum depression and others do not. The research is designed to test the idea that a genetic variation together with folate levels in a woman's blood can influence her risk for postpartum depression. The aim of the research is to find ways to help to reduce women's risk for postpartum depression by using nutritional supplements. We are looking for women who are pregnant and who have a history of mental health problems to participate in the study. The study involves meeting with a researcher 4 times: once during the pregnancy, and 3 times over the first 3 months of the postpartum period. The researchers can cover costs of travel for women to participate in the research at either St. Paul's or Children's and Women's Hospitals. Alternatively, study visits can be conducted at participants' homes or by email/phone.
Contact: Angela Inglis Phone: (604) 875-2000 Ext. 4733 Email: mental.illness@ubc.ca Website: http://www.whri.org/projectsandpeople/GMIS.htm Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: July 12, 2013
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Studies
The brain stimulation treatment and research program at CAMH is conducting studies comparing two types of treatment for depression. You may eligible to participate you are between the ages of 18 and 85, have a history of UNIPOLAR depression and have not responded to or not tolerated medication.
Email: brainstimulationprogram@gmail.com Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: July 12, 2012 More information: The studies last between 3 and 9 weeks. You will receive a thorough assessment of your mood and cognition. There is some reimbursement of travel expense. There is no charge for participating in these studies.
A New Antidepressant for Treatment of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder
Are You Depressed?
Do you suffer from the following symptoms?
- Depressed mood
- Diminished interest or pleasure in activities
- Change in appetite
- Poor sleep
- Restlessness or feeling slowed down
- Fatigue
- Low self-esteem
- Poor concentration
If you have two or more of these symptoms, are between the ages of 21-60, and have not responded to an antidepressant medication, you may be eligible to participate in a research study being conducted by the doctors at the Mood Disorders Clinic, UBC Hospital.
For more information, please call 604-822-7627.
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential
Contact: Alison Holley Phone: (604) 822-7627 Ext. Email: holley@exchange.ubc.ca Date Listed: December 5, 2009 Date This Listing Expires: July 12, 2011 More information: Only residents of the lower mainland need reply.
The See Change Project: A depression treatment study
If you are aged 18-65, do not have an alcohol or substance use problem, and are willing to receive psychotherapy or medication treatment for depression, you may be eligible to participate in our study
Contact: The See Change Project Phone: (416) 260-4199 Ext. Email: seechange@camh.net Date Listed: April 16, 2010 Date This Listing Expires: October 31, 2012
LIFE in Depression Study
This is a study for people who have been experiencing symptoms of depression for 2 weeks or more and are interested in trying alternative forms of treatment. Please contact us for more details.
Contact: Jessica Grummitt & Diana Ierfino Phone: (416) 480-4444 Ext. Email: jessica_grummitt@camh.net Date Listed: May 6, 2010 Date This Listing Expires: January 1, 2011
The See Change Project
The See Change Project studies of how treatments for depression work. If you are 18-65, think you may be depressed, and are willing to receive either medication or therapy, you may be eligible.
Contact: Alina Lyons Phone: (416) 260-4199 Ext. Email: seechange@camh.net Website: N/A Date Listed: July 7, 2010 Date This Listing Expires: March 1, 2012 More information: For more about CAMH: www.camh.net / 416 535-8501.
