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Research
Studies: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Psychiatrists at
Mount Sinai School of medicine are conducting three
federally-funded treatment studies for people suffering from
Borderline Personality Disorder. The research study is
conducted under the direction of Drs. Eric Hollander and
Daphne Simeon.
1. The Intranasal Oxytocin Challenge Study in Borderline
Personality Disorder examines the effects of oxytocin on
feelings of trust and levels of stress in people with BPD.
Oxytocin is a stress hormone, naturally found in the human
brain and is known to promote trust. After a brief telephone
screening participants are paid for (1) an initial intake
interview with the study psychiatrist, (2) Day 1 visit to
Mount Sinai's Clinic from 9am-1pm, during which participants
will receive a nasal spray of either oxytocin or placebo,
complete questionnaires and participate in computerized
tasks, (3) Day 2 visit to Mount Sinai's Clinic from 9am-1pm,
during which time participants will receive a nasal spray of
either oxytocin or placebo, complete questionnaires and
participate in computerized tasks. This study is MSSM IRB
approved through 1/9/09, GCO#05-1271. For more information
about this study, please contact Sarah at (212) 241-3089.
2. The Ziprasidone vs. Placebo in Borderline Personality
Disorder examines the effectiveness of ziprasidone vs.
placebo as treatment for BPD. After participating in the
Oxytocin Challenge Study, participants can enroll in a
10-week program during which participants are paid for (1)
First treatment visit which includes a physical examination
and EKG, (2) Weekly visits for the initial 6 weeks of
treatment consisting of 30 minute meetings with the study
psychiatrist to discuss their symptoms, adjust the
medication, and fill out some questionnaires, (3) Bi-weekly
visits for the last 4 weeks of treatment consisting of 30
minute meetings with the study psychiatrist. This study is
MSSM IRB approved through 11/20/08 and will be renewed
annually, GCO#06-1212. For more information about this
study, please contact Sarah at (212) 241-3089.
3. Intranasal Oxytocin Treatment of Borderline Personality
Disorder examines the effectiveness of daily intranasal
oxytocin, as compared to placebo, in treating BPD. After
participating in the Ziprasidone Treatment Study,
participants can enroll in this six-week treatment study.
Participants are paid for (1) Their first treatment visit
which includes a physical examination, (2) Bi-weekly visits
during which participants will meet with the study
psychiatrist to discuss their symptoms, adjust the
medication, and fill out some questionnaires. This study is
MSSM IRB approved through 8/13/09, GCO#07-0679. For more
information about this study, please contact Sarah at (212)
241-3089.
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Research Study: Barnard
College, New York City
Psychologists at Barnard College/Columbia
University are conducting a federally-funded
research study to understand the daily
experiences of people suffering from Borderline
Personality Disorder in comparison to other
disorders. The research study uses
state-of-the-art assessment methods focusing on
the relationship of personality characteristics
to moods, thoughts, and particular symptoms.
Note that the study does not provide treatment.
This research study is conducted under the
direction of Eshkol Rafaeli, Geraldine Downey,
and Kathy Berenson. Current IRB approval
(#AAAB7625) is valid until 11/17/08 and will be
renewed annually.
After a brief telephone pre-screening,
participants are paid up to $230 for: a) an
initial interview in our lab to determine
eligibility b) 2 more lab visits to complete
questionnaires and computerized tasks c)
completing daily questionnaires on a palm-pilot
diary for 3 weeks. You may be eligible to
participate in this research study if you are at
least 18 years old, and if you currently meet
criteria for either Borderline Personality
Disorder, or Avoidant Personality Disorder (a
severe form of Social Anxiety Disorder/Social
Phobia) or Major Depressive Disorder (unipolar
type). For info, call 212-854-4223 or e-mail
personality.studies@gmail.com.
Research Opportunity at Boston University
Michael Suvak
is
currently conducting a research study to
help learn more about the way individuals with borderline
personality disorder (BPD) experience emotions as part of
his graduate studies. The study, funded by the National
Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), consists of completing 2
interviews asking about your mental health status and
certain personality traits, completing a series of
questionnaires asking about your mood and personality, a 3rd
interview asking you to describe an incident that made you
angry or daily events from your life, and a laboratory
assessment during which you will view a series of images
while your physiological responses are recorded from sensors
attached to your face, arms, and hands.
The study
takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete, and he is
offering $40 compensation. It is being conducted in the
Psychology Department at Boston University near Kenmore
Square. If you experience characteristics of BPD (moodiness,
impulsivity, stormy/painful relationships) and are
interested, please call (617)358-2247 or email him at
personalityandemotion@yahoo.com.
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