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Anxiety Studies

Do you worry a lot? Do you have a hard time sleeping at night or frequently feel "on edge?"  Do you avoid going to parties or social gatherings because you are afraid of what people will think of you? If so, you are not alone. About one in every eight Americans suffers from an anxiety disorder. (source: NIMH Fact Sheet, rev. 2006) Anxiety disorders have many different features, including but not limited to, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and generalized anxiety. We are currently looking for volunteers to participate in cutting-edge research testing medications to help people with generalized anxiety and social anxiety.

Our current studies involve testing investigational and well-known medications. These studies generally last about 8-10 weeks, but some studies may run longer. Participants receive a very thorough evaluation by an experienced psychiatrist, regular follow up visits, and may even be compensated for their time and travel.

We are excited about and committed to studying the latest advances in anxiety treatment and if you are struggling with anxiety, we hope that you will join us in our research. 

To learn more about Anxiety Disorders, and to find out whether you may be one of the millions of people suffering with symptoms of anxiety, you may do a self-evaluation.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder self-evaluation

To find out whether you may be suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, answer the following questions:
In the past six months, have you

  • Felt worried and anxious more often than not?
  • Found it difficult to control your worries?
  • Felt restless, keyed up or on edge?
  • Felt easily tired?
  • Had difficulty concentrating?
  • Felt irritable?
  • Felt tense in your muscles?
  • Had trouble sleeping?

If you said yes to at least five of these questions, AND if the symptoms have been causing you trouble, either at work, in your social life or in other important ways, you may be one of the millions of people suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Social Anxiety Disorder self-evaluation

To find out whether you may be suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder, answer the following questions:

  • Do you persistently avoid or suffer through social or performance situations due to the fear and worry that you might act in a way that is embarrassing or humiliating in front of others?
  • If exposed to a feared social situation, do you invariably experience a panic attack or suffer physical symptoms of anxiety such as sweating, muscle tension, trembling, heart palpitations, confusion, gastrointestinal discomfort or blushing?
  • Do you recognize that this fear is excessive or unreasonable?
  • Does your fear or avoidance of a social situation significantly interfere with the normal and necessary routine of your life or is there marked distress about having the fears?
If you answered yes to the above questions, you may be suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder. 

 

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Learn more about participating in a study and potential benefits to you.

 

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