Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Studies related to Anxiety

Current as of 5/21/2013

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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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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Is your child Shy or Outgoing?

    Looking for:

    Healthy children 8 to 10 years old, in one of two groups:

    1) Children who are very outgoing

    2) Children who are very shy

    Compensation:

    Yes, see study description for details.

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Studies of Perception, Memory, and Creativity

    Looking for:

    Adults between the ages of 21 and 60 who can provide a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder

    The parent, sibling, or adult child(ren) of persons with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder whose affected family member will share documentation of their diagnosis.

    Compensation:

    $20 hour for time plus travel

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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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