Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Studies related to Depression

Current as of 5/24/2013

For questions or help regarding how to use StudyFinder, please contact Lynnette Henderson, Ph.D.

Overview

Click on the study title below to receive contact information, brochures and more in-depth information.

Child Emotion Survey

    Looking for:

    Typically developing children between 5 and 13

    with or without anxiety or depression

    with or without help from an adult

    Compensation:

    Kids who finish are entered for a $50 gift card drawing. There is also an opportunity for parents to complete an optional questionnaire for an additional entry in the drawing for the $50 gift card.

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression

    Looking for:

    Adults 21 and 70 years of age who are depressed

    Compensation:

    $100 per visit once enrolled

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Depression and Parenting

    Looking for:

    Mothers who are either currently experiencing depression or have experienced depression in the past and who have at least one child between the ages of 9 and 15 who would be willing to participate in a study.

    Compensation:

    Families can collect up to $100.

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Feeling Better Together: Healthy Kids, Healthy Families

    Looking for:

    Parents or primary caregivers of 5- 18 year olds who are in treatment for emotional or behavioral problems

    English is the parent/caregiver's primary language.

    Compensation:

    $25 for first interview visit, up to $145 for completing the whole study, $30 to $50 for child participants who complete the study

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Treatment Study for Adolescents and Young Adults with Depression

    Looking for:

    Eligible volunteers must be between 12 and 21 years and meet the following criteria:

    • Interested in participating in a research study
    • Has lost interest in activities that he/she used to enjoy previously or
    • Has been sad, angry or irritable recently
    • Compensation:

      Compensation is provided for both travel and on-site evaluations and can range from between $25-$950 depending upon level of participation

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    WeSearchTogether.org

      Looking for:

      Volunteers searching for depression, bipolar disorder and mood research nationally.

      Compensation:

      varies

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