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Mental Illness Research,
Education & Clinical Center (MIRECC)
VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network
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Participate in Clinical Trials
Assessment for Psychological Pain in Depression
What is this study about?
Dr. Steven Mee, M.D., in association with Dr. Christopher Reist, M.D. and
Dr. William Bunney, M.D., is conducting a research study which may help to
identify a core symptom of depression, called psychological pain, and measure
this using a newly designed psychological pain scale at the Long Beach VA
Medical Center.
Who would qualify?
- Individuals who have had more than one of these symptoms for two weeks
- Appetite change, weight loss of gain
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Trouble sitting still
- Talking slower than usual
- Moving slower than usual
- Loss of energy
- Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty making decisions
- Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness
- Thoughts of death or even suicide
What if my family does not live near any of the schools listed?
- In some cases we will be able to provide transportation and/or lodging for family members who do not live near any of the testing sites.
What do you have to do?
- Interview - (1 hour)
- A complete diagnostic interview
- Assessments - (1 hour)
- Complete 5 psychological rating scales
- Evaluation of past psychiatric history
Compensation?
- We pay $15 per hour and will reimburse you for travel related costs
Contact information for questions or enrollment
- Steven J Mee, M.D., Staff Physician (562) 826-5758
Disclaimer:
This web site, is offered as a public service and is not intended to substitute for professional medical care.
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September 22, 2006 |
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