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Researchers in the mental health field are constantly conducting new research to advance our knowledge and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. In order to identify promising new treatments, and help people take advantage of new treatment opportunities in a safe and controlled manner, researchers run carefully controlled clinical trials of new medications and treatments.
To find out if you or a loved one is eligible to receive psychiatric
care by participating in a research study, visit the following
web sites.
Massachusetts General Hospital Research Studies Pediatric Psychopharmacology (for children and adolescents)
Phone: (617) 726-1731
Web site: www.massgeneral.org/pediatricpsych/home.html
This web site lists currently enrolling research studies investigating treatment for children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders; adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other disorders with childhood onset; and high-risk offspring of parents with psychopathology. The Pediatric Psychopharmacology Unit specializes in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders, and adults with ADHD.
Bipolar Clinic & Research Program (BCRP)
Phone: (866) 99-MOODS (866-996-6637)
Web site: www.manicdepressive.org
This web site lists currently enrolling research studies investigating bipolar disorder causes, course, and treatments. The BCRP is an outpatient clinic that specializes in bipolar disorder evaluation, treatment, and research.
Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Related Disorders
Phone: (617) 726-6944
Web site: www.massgeneral.org/allpsych/anxiety/
This web site lists currently enrolling research studies investigating treatment for anxiety disorders. This program is an outpatient clinic that specializes in the evaluation, treatment, and research of anxiety disorders. The program has web sites for specific anxiety disorders including:
Center for Women’s Mental Health
Phone: (617) 724-7792
Web site: www.womensmentalhealth.org
This web site lists currently enrolling research studies investigating the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders associated with female reproductive function. This Center is an outpatient clinic that specializes in the treatment of psychiatric disorders of women who are pregnant, wish to conceive, or have recently given birth.
AED Pregnancy Registry
Phone: (888) 233-2334
Web site: www.moodpreg.org
The anti-epileptic drug (AED) Pregnancy Registry is a study currently enrolling pregnant women who are taking anti-epileptic medications (also known as anti-convulsant or anti-seizure drugs) for any reason, including mood disorders. The main goal of the Registry is to determine which drugs are safest for use during pregnancy. Participation includes three telephone interviews.
Depression Clinical & Research Program (DCRP)
Phone: (877) 55-BLUES (877-552-5837)
Web site: www.massgeneral.org/allpsych/depression
This web site lists currently enrolling research studies investigating the causes, course, and treatments of (unipolar) depression. The DCRP is an outpatient clinic that specializes in depression evaluation, treatment, and research.
Gerontology Research Unit
Phone: (617) 726-5571
Web site: www.massgeneral.org/allpsych/PsychNeuro/gerontology.asp
This web site lists currently enrolling research studies investigating memory disorders in older adults. The Gerontology Research Unit is an outpatient clinic that evaluates and treats individuals with a range of memory disorders.
Massachusetts General Hospital Research Recruitment
Phone: (617) 724-5200
Web site: www.rsvpforhealth.org (click on "Search Open Trials by Therapeutic Area")
This web site lists clinical research trials that are currently enrolling patients at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and other Partners HealthCare System hospitals.
Other Research Studies National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers clinical trials for adults and children at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and at many other locations across the United States. Information on trials recruiting participants is available at www.nimh.nih.gov/studies/index.cfm.
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University offers persons who have had serious psychiatric experiences the opportunity to participate in several different programs designed to support and enhance their personal journey of recovery. These programs vary in length, cost, and commitment, and all have a research component. For information on opportunities to participate in research, visit www.bu.edu/cpr/research/participate/index.html.
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