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Research studies can also be designed for display ads in the hardcopy
of The Catalyst. For price and size information, call Wendy at 958-7485. For information on the online studies, call Kim
Draughn at
792-4107.
Adolescents without alcohol use problems
Adolescents between the ages of 12-20, who are not being treated for an
alcohol use disorder and are without alcohol use problems, are needed
to participate in a research study as healthy controls to measure
potential markers for alcohol dependence. Participation includes one
visit at the Institute of Psychiatry. Call 876-5070.
Adult females with stress urinary incontinence
The Department of Urology is participating in a research trial
comparing two urethral bulking agents for minimally invasive treatment
of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). If you are eligible for this
study all patient treatments are paid for and some patient compensation
is available. Call 792-8924.
Alcohol
Do you often drink more than four drinks in one night? MUSC’s Center
for Drug and Alcohol Programs is conducting research studies with
alcohol drinkers 21 to 65 years old. These studies do not provide
alcohol treatment. Call 792-9955.
Anxiety Disorders Program
Individuals, ages 18 and older, with symptoms of tension and worry are
needed for medication treatment studies. Call 740-1592 ext. 23.
Breastfeeding mothers
Mothers 18 to 45 years old and their healthy infants, who are
breastfeeding and are within one month of post-delivery, are needed for
a study to examine the effects of vitamin D supplementation during
breast feeding. Call 792-7842.
Cancer survivors
Are you a cancer survivor who wants to become more physically active?
Hollings Cancer Center is seeking volunteers for a study evaluating the
benefits of two physical activity programs for cancer survivors.
Participants will complete an aerobic fitness evaluation before and
after an eight-week physical activity program. Call 792-8250.
Depression
Do you think you are depressed? Are you currently off medication and
between18-65 years old? You may be eligible for a confidential brain
imaging research study at MUSC which also includes genetic testing and
brain electrical activity recording. Compensation. Contact Ashley,
876-5141 or arana@musc.edu.
Diabetes
Do you have uncontrolled diabetes? If you are diagnosed with diabetes,
only taking Metformin/Glucophage for your diabetes, between the ages of
35-70, and not previously treated with insulin, you may be eligible to
participate in a research study. Call Mary at 792-6143 or e-mail
fraziemm@musc.edu.
Females
If you are female, at least 18 years old, currently use cocaine, and in
good health, you may be eligible to participate in a non-treatment
study to investigate impulsivity. Participants receive a psychiatric
evaluation at no cost. Call 792-4847.
Female sufferers of stress urinary incontinence
Women, 18 years of age and older, who have had symptoms of stress
urinary incontinence for at least 12 months are needed. To be eligible,
you must: leak urine when you laugh, cough, sneeze or are involved in
physical activity, have undergone some form of nonsurgical treatment
(e.g., pelvic floor exercises, electro-stimulation) with unsatisfactory
results, and available for follow-up for at least 12 months. Call
792-8924.
Food craving
Do you have food cravings? If you are between the ages of 21-70 and
have no family history of seizures you may be eligible to participate
in a minimally invasive brain stimulation study. Compensation. Call
792-3127 or e-mail frohman@musc.edu.
Healthy adults
Researchers are evaluating an investigational treatment for pain that
involves the use of magnetic pulses (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
to stimulate areas of the brain that are thought to be involved in pain
perception. Qualifications include no history of seizures or chronic
pain condition. Call 792-3127.
Hearing loss Adults
with normal hearing or hearing loss needed for hearing research study in the
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Study participants must be
age 18 years and older. African-Americans are strongly encouraged to
participate. Compensation. For a screening appointment call 792-7977.
Overweight men or women with type 2 diabetes
The Weight Management Center is conducting a one year research study of
an investigational medication that may help you lose weight. To
qualify, you must be 18 to 65 years of age, overweight, take medication
for type 2 diabetes, and meet other criteria. Weight management
counseling is included. Call 792-5577 or e-mail WMC@musc.edu with Study
D in subject line.
Pain pill or prescription opiate users need
The Institute of Psychiatry is recruiting individuals who use pain
pills or prescription opiates (such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Lortab or
Percocet) to participate in a non-treatment study examining the
relationship between stress and drug use. Compensation. Information is
kept confidential. Call 792-0236.
Pregnancy
Are you less than three months pregnant? If so, you may be eligible to
participate in an important research study monitoring fetal growth
being conducted through the MUSC OB/GYN department and the East Cooper
Women’s Center. Compensation. Call 792-0349 or 876-1434.
Social anxiety study Do you fear and avoid social situations? Do you experience anxiety when meeting new
people? If so, you may have Social
Anxiety Disorder. Individuals 18-65
years old who suffer from social anxiety disorder are needed for a research study. If you or someone you know has social anxiety
and uses alcohol to cope with these situations, you may qualify. Call MUSC Institute of Psychiatry at 792-5550
and ask for the study coordinator.
Stage IV colon/rectal cancer People
with Stage IV colon/rectal cancer are needed to participate in a study
to share their stories about their experiences living with the disease.
Participants will be asked to complete a one-time 30-minute telephone
interview to share their experiences. Call Kristin at 792-7047. Ask
about the “Coping with Colorectal Cancer” study.
Treatment for adolescents/young adults with alcohol use problems
A behavioral therapy/medication treatment study is being conducted at
the Institute of Psychiatry for adolescents/young adults between the
ages of 15 - 25 with alcohol use problems. Participants will receive
therapy and medication at no cost. Call 876-5070.
Women
If you are a female, at least 21 years old, and drink alcohol, you may
be eligible for a research study being conducted by the MUSC Department
of Psychiatry. Participation is completed in one visit. Compensation.
Call 792-7075.
Updated Oct. 12, 2009
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