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Mental Illness Research,
Education & Clinical Center (MIRECC)
VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network
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Participate in Clinical Trials
Consortium on the Genetics of Schizophrenia (COGS)
What is this study about?
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has joined forces with university
medical schools across the country including Harvard University, Mount
Sinai, UCLA, UCSD, U. of Colorado, U. of Pennsylvania, and the University of
Washington. Through this collaborative research project we hope to
learn more about the genetic basis of schizophrenia. Understanding the
genetic components of schizophrenia is crucial to finding out about the risk
factors, and heritability of this illness. If may also help to create
more effective treatments, and hopefully someday, find a cure.
Who would qualify?
- Families with at least one member with a diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Males & females between the
ages of 18-65
- No current substance abuse
- No history of head injury with loss of consciousness
- No history of seizures or other neurological disorders
- Community control subjects
- Males & females between the ages of 18-65
- Not currently taking psychotropic medications
- No history of major psychiatric disorder
- No history of substance dependence
- No first degree relative with Schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
- No history of head injury with loss of consciousness
- No history of seizures or other neurological disorders
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 - 2.5 hours)
- covering topics of personal, emotional, family and substance use history, etc.
- Assessments - (4.5 - 8.5 hours)
- You will be asked to identify objects that are presented on a computer
- Your brain's electrical activity will be recorded in response to sounds
(electroencephalogram; EEG)
- You will be asked to perform learning and memory tests.
- Blood Sample
- We will draw a small sample of blood (about a teaspoonful)
Compensation?
- We pay $15 per hour and will reimburse you for travel related costs
Contact information for questions or enrollment
- Karen Cornelius, Project Interviewer (310) 478-3711 ext. 43929
- Michael F. Green, Ph.D., Principal Investigator (310) 268-3376
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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