Would you like to help understand the causes of OCD?
May 7th, 2008 by kurtWe are looking for people to participate in a study sponsored by the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
The study will create a DNA collection from over 2,000 people to permit scientists to search for OCD-related genes. Indentifying genes that contribute to OCD may lead to the development of better treatments for OCD. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IF:
• You are between the ages of 18 and 60.
• You have been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have obsessions and compulsions.
• Both of your biological parents are alive and might be interested in also helping with the study.
IF YOU VOLUNTEER AND ARE ELIGIBLE:
• You will be interviewed about your personal and family mental health history. Interviews can be completed in your home or at our medical center.
• You and your parents will be asked to give a blood sample for DNA. This can be done in your home or at our medical center.
• Confidentiality is protected for you and your parents.
• Compensation is $75 for a 2-3 hour interview and a blood draw
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact us at (212) 543-5364 or CUOCGAS@gmail.com. If emailing, please include a phone number where we can reach you.
May 9th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
any ideas what they do if your parents live in a different state as you?
May 12th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Hi,
I work on the OCD Genetics Study here at Columbia University in NY (one of the research institutions across the US conducting this study). It is no problem if your parents do not live in the same state as you. We use a commercial blood collection service that has centers all across the US. They come to your home, so there is no need for you or your parents to travel.
May 14th, 2008 at 8:01 am
this is strict study but not really treatment then??? What about advice after the study or treatment recommendations?? My girlfriend nick should totally do this
May 15th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Hi, Jade,
Yes, this particular study does not involve treatment. It requires a personal interview and blood sample, that is all. However, there are treatment studies going on here at Columbia University and we give you that sort of information when you call into our study.
May 18th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Thanx! I will tell her about this