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A confidential telephone screening is conducted with the prospective subject by one of our clinical psychologists to gather an overview of the patient’s clinical situation in order to determine general eligibility and appropriateness for our studies. If the subject appears to be eligible and is interested in learning more or participating, an in-person interview is arranged. Eligibility criteria vary from study to study.

If you are interested in getting help, please click on one of the studies listed below to get started, or call our research coordinator, Anna, at 212-543-5834, to learn more.

     
Current research studies
offered by the Department of Neuroscience:   
     
Study Name PET mapping of the serotonin receptor difference in unipolar major depression adn suicidal behavior
Brief Description This study uses brain imaging technology (PET scans) to visualize and research brain biochemistry...[more]
     
Study Name Neurobiology of Depression and Antidepressants
Brief Description This study uses brain imaging technology (PET scans) to visualize and research brain biochemistry...[more]
     
Study Name Brain Imaging and Brain Chemistry in Major Depression
and Bipolar Disorder
Brief Description This study uses brain imaging technology (PET scans) to visualize and research brain biochemistry...[more]
     
Study Name Treatment of Suicidal Behavior and Self-Injury
in Borderline Personality Disorder
Brief Description This study provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), supportive psychotherapy, and/or fluoxetine (Prozac) to treat suicidal behavior and self-injury in outpatients with borderline personality disorder... [more]
     
Study Name Pharmacological and Family Treatment of
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression)
Brief Description This study provides 2½ years of outpatient pharmacological treatment and 2 months of family therapy, at no cost... [more]
     
Study Name Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Brief Description This study is designed to test whether low-frequency TMS delivered to a region near the top of the head, called the supplementary motor area, can lower OCD symptoms... [more]
     
Study Name Treatment Of Negative Symptoms And Social Dysfunction In Schizophrenia Patients with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Brief Description This study is designed to test whether high-frequency TMS delivered to an area near the temple, called the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, can improve the so-called “negative symptoms” of schizophrenia, which include decreased thinking, difficulty... [more]
     
Study Name Treatment of Major Depression with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Brief Description This study tests whether magnetic stimulation of the brain can be used to improve the symptoms of major depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an outpatient procedure... [more]
     
Study Name Antidepressant Medication Treatment (Paxil CR or Wellbutrin XL) for Major Depressive Disorder.
Brief Description This study provides 6 months of outpatient antidepressant medication treatment at no cost to depressed patients with suicidal thoughts or a history of suicide attempt. ... [more]
     
Study Name Genetic and Familial Factors in Depression
and Suicidal Behavior
Brief Description This study examines depressed patients and their children to investigate environmental and genetic contributions to mood disorders and suicidal behavior...  [more]
     
Study Name Comparison of Depressed and Borderline
Personality Disorder Suicide Attempters
Brief Description This study provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), supportive psychotherapy, and/or fluoxetine (Prozac) to treat suicidal behavior and self-injury in outpatients with borderline personality disorder... [more]
     
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Predicting Response to Treatment with Antidepressants
Brief Description This study uses brain imaging technology (PET scans) to visualize and research brain biochemistry identified with depression. The goal is to use this technology to predict which treatment will be the most effective for individuals with depression. In exchange for study participation, patients receive.... [more]
     
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PTSD Brain Imaging Research
Brief Description PTSD, Serotonin and the system of Interactions.... [more]
     
Study Name

Panic Disorder Brain Imaging Research
Brief Description The Neurochemistry and Neurocircuitry of Panic Disorder.... [more]
     
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Families with and without Bipolar Disorder
Brief Description This is a study of families with bipolar disorder and families without bipolar disorder.The purpose of this study is to identify markers for Bipolar Disorder and to examine.... [more]
     
     
If you are interested in participating in other NYSPI/Columbia University's research studies, please review the list here.     
     
     
 
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