Research

Participate in a research study on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder through the CTSA

Have you been exposed to a traumatic event?

You might be eligible for a research study. During the study you would complete an online screener, a phone screener, a clinical interview, and three brain scans.

You would also complete a series of computer tasks to assess your reactions to different kinds of content, including some relevant to your trauma.

Throughout the study you would receive a type of brain stimulation that would either be real or fake, determined through the flip of a coin. You would be paid to participate in the study.

If you want to see if you are eligible, please complete the online screen here: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=J3EWM43RHHMMXWX4

For questions, you can also reach out to Barb Fureman at fureman@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or (215-746-3846).

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How Hormones and Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) Affect the Brain of People with OCD

Studies show that hormones affect the brain's fear extinction network, which is relevant for therapy involving exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), a first-line treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This study will examine the effect of delivering EX/RP to women during different phases in their menstrual cycle to determine the effects of hormones on the fear extinction network and on their OCD symptoms. Men will also be recruited for this study to further explore biological sex differences. 

If you are interested in learning more please email us at ocdteam@nyspi.columbia.edu or give us a call at (646) 774-8062. 

DIGIReward: A Digital Intervention for Teen Suicide Prevention 

This clinical trial is developing and testing an app that is designed to reduce suicide risk and improve emotional well-being in adolescents experiencing suicidal thoughts. The study is currently recruiting adolescents AND their guardians to participate. Participation may involve completing surveys, interviews, and other study activities to help inform the development of the app. Both adolescents and guardians will be compensated for their time.  

To see if you are eligible for the study, please complete the online screener here: https://redcap.med.upenn.edu/surveys/?s=7RA9YDLRW7D8WMMR

For additional information or questions, you may contact the study coordinator at lemperts@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or 215-746-3337.