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The DUKE Center for Nicotine and Smoking Cessation Research is conducting a new research study using oral nicotine solution administration. Regular smokers, ages 21 – 65, with no known health problems, are needed!
Participants will earn up to $250 for 12 visits to the Center over a 6 month period.
For more information, call 919-668-STOP, or email nicotinestudies@mc.duke.edu
Dr. Bastian is the study Principal Investigator
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-668-STOP
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms and are between the ages of 50-90 years old, you may qualify to participate in this research study.
- Forgetfulness, especially recent events
- Confusion or losing track of things
- Difficulty finding words
- Difficulty finding your way or performing familiar tasks
- Poor or impaired judgement
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Needing help with simple daily tasks
- Lack of interest in activities
If you are currently taking Aricept or Exelon for at least 3 months, you may still qualify for this study.
For more information on this study, please call Hala Husn.
(ID 6609-04-7R0)
Contact Name:
Hala Husn
Contact Phone:
919-684-5929
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Are you a regular smoker?
Do you experience difficulties with the following:
- Not paying attention to details and making careless mistakes
- Difficulty staying focused on tasks
- Difficulty completing work, chores or other tasks
- Disorganization
- Forgetfulness
- Difficulty staying seated
- Restlessness
- Impatience?
If you are a regular smoker with no known health problems AND if you answered yes to all or some of the questions above OR have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you are asked to participate in a laboratory research study.
This research will study the effects of nicotine on mood and performance. The Duke ADHD Program and the Tobacco Neuroscience Research Laboratory will conduct this study and will provide evaluations to those who qualify.
For more information, call 919-416-2085
(REF# 6639)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2085
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
If you are between the ages of 21-75 and have trouble falling or staying asleep at night, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at the Duke Sleep Disorders Center. Eligible participants will learn new strategies to improve sleep. For more information call Tamara Hayes at 681-8797. IRB#2766
Contact Name:
Tamara Hayes
Contact Phone:
919-681-8797
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
The Family Heart Study hopes to identify genetic and environmental influences on a broad range of social, emotional, biological and behavioral factors that have been found to increase the risk of developing heart disease.
Participants need to be healthy, between the ages of 21 and 49 and African American or white. They need to have at least one brother or sister who also agrees to be in the study and they must meet the qualifying guidelines for the study.
Each participant can earn up to $275 for full participation, receive the results of their physical exam and up to $150 travel allowance if they are out of the area. Parking is free and convenient.
For more information about the study, call Thom Haney at (919) 668-1967, locally, or 1-866-668-1968, toll free.
Contact Name:
Thom Haney
Contact Phone:
(919) 668-1967
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Doctors at the Duke Sleep Center are currently conducting a research study involving an investigational drug for the treatment of insomnia. If you often have problems getting to sleep or wake up during the night, you may qualify for this study.
Volunteers who qualify will receive study drug and study related medical care free of charge. You do not need medical insurance in order to participate. You will be compensated for your time and travel.
We are looking for people age 65 and older who:
- Are in good general health
- Have had insomnia for at least 1 month
- Sleep less than 6 hours on several nights a week.
For more information call Tamara Hayes at 681-8797 IRB#6526
Contact Name:
Tamara Hayes
Contact Phone:
919-681-8797
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
We are seeking participants ages 18 and older for a study offering Suboxone, an opiate replacement medication, and one of two types of counseling.
(ID 5008)
Contact Name:
Melissa
Contact Phone:
919-684-6720
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Are you interested in learning new ways of dealing with pain, physicial disability, and emotional distress?
Are you interested in learning new weight management strategies?
Study participants may receive up to $160 compensation.
(ID 4927)
Contact Name:
Kristin Grillo (grill004@mc.duke.edu)
Contact Phone:
919-668-2805
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Symptoms of OCD may include:
- Recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses or images
- Fears of being contaminated by dirt or germs
- Feeling you must wash you hands repeatedly
- Excessive checking of routine activities
- Feeling you must repeat certain activities until it "feels right"
If you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, you may be eligible for free treatment in a new research medication study under the supervision of Dr. Kathryn Connor at Duke University Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry.
Contact Name:
Rita Davidson
Contact Phone:
919-684-6675
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
The Duke Addictions Program is testing a new mediation to help young people who can't stop using drugs like Heroin, Oxycontin or Percocet. If you are 14 to 21 and would like to stop using marcotics but can't do it on your own, you may be eligible. If you are eligible for our research study, the medication and counseling will be free.
For more information, please contact Karen McCain at 919-668-2198 or email mccai003@mc.duke.edu, or visit http://dukehealth.org
IRB 4787
Contact Name:
Karen McCain
Contact Phone:
919-668-2198
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Are you awake at night worrying about upcoming social events?
Do you have unreasonable fear or anxiety in work or social situations?
Do you avoid public speaking, talking to your boss, or meeting new people?
Do you blush, tremble, sweat or have racing heart in social situations?
If yes, you may be eligible for:
- Free study drug treatment for you social anxiety
- Up to $300 compensation.
Call for more information
Contact Name:
Nabila Danish
Contact Phone:
919-684-9701
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Adolescents between 12 and 18 who are depressed and who have attempted suicide in the past 90 days may be eligible to participate (at no cost) in a study comparing treatments to reduce depression and suicidal behavior. The study is sponsored by the National Institute o Mental Health and is being conducted by John March, M.D., MPH and Karen Wels, Ph.D. at Duke University Medical Center.
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2447
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
In the past week, how much have the following problems bothered you?
- Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Avoid activities in which I am the center of attention: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
(0 = Not at all, 1 = A little bit, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Very much, 4 = Extremely)
If your score is 6 or greater, and you are at least 18 years of age, you may be eligible to participate in a FREE investigational treatment study for social anxiety disorder. The study is being conducted by Dr. Jonathan Davidson in the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program at Duke University Medical Center. Study treatment, psychiatric and physical assessments will be provded free of charge. Study participants will be eligible to receive up to $150 in compensation for their time. For more information please call Nabila Danish, study coordinator.
Contact Name:
Nabila Danish
Contact Phone:
919-684-9701
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
If you answered "yes" to either of these questions and are a healthy nonsmoker between 18 and 55 you may be eligible for a study investigating the effects of the nicotine patch on mood.
Compensation up to $240 will be provided for 6 visits.
For more information about this research project being conducted at Duke University Medical Center, please call:
(ID 4818)
Contact Name:
Barry
Contact Phone:
919-684-9593
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
African-Americans age 60+ with dementia (memory loss) caused by Alzheimer's disease are needed to participate in a genetic research study.
Free memory testing and educational materials provided.
This research study is a collaboration between researchers at NC A&T State University and Duke University Medical Center. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities.
For more information, please call the toll free number below.
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
888-385-2593
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Blood pressure medications can be costly and often have undesirable side effects. Duke University Medical Center is conducting the ENCORE Research Study, an investigation of how diet and exercise affect high blood pressure.
To be eligible, you should:
- Not be taking any blood pressure medications
- Have blood pressure 130/85 or greater
- Be at least 35 years of age
- Be mildly to moderately overweight
Study benefits may include:
- Exercise and nutrition program
- Free medical assessments
- 2 weeks of free food
- Up to $355 reimbursement
For further information, call 919-681-2471 IRB#4842
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
(919) 681-2471
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
People between 30 and 60 years of age with untreated high blood pressure are needed for a study at Duke University.
Participation requires several visits to Duke Clinic, and three home based 24-hour blood pressure monitoring sessions. Volunteers can earn up to $500 for participating.
Please call or email INSIGHT@mc.duke.edu and ask about the INSIGHT study. (ID 4306)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-681-1863
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
With no known health problems, ages 21-65, are needed for research.
Duke University is comparing nicotine substitution treatments.
We will provide nicotine patches to help you quit.
Earn up to $140 for seven 30-minute lab visits. Minorities encouraged to participate.
Call for more information. (ID: 6498)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-681-2157
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
The Duke Child and Family Study Center is conducting a study on the effects of medicaitons commonlyused to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults who do not have ADHD.
If you are between the ages of 18-35 and have never been diagnosed with ADHD or other psychiatric disorders, you may be eligible to participate. Participation would involve multiple session sin which you would receive medication.
All of the drugs used in this study have been approved by the FDA for use in adults and/or children with ADHD. Volunteers can earn from $620 - $1440 for their participation.
For more information please call.
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2099
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Addicted to Heroin or other opiates?
Trouble with Emotion?
Call Us.
We may be able to help. (ID: 5008)
Contact Name:
Melissa
Contact Phone:
919-684-6720
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Category:
ADHD
The following symptoms may signal Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Difficulty following instructions or completing tasks
- "Forgets" to do things (homework, chores, etc.)
- Doesn't seem to listen
- Restless, can't sit still
- Fidgets, runs around, or seems "always on the go"
- Blurts our, interrupts, talks excessively
If the behaviors above describe your child and he/she is 6-17 years old, he or she may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study with an investigational drug.
Families will be compensated for attending up to 11 visits, some of which will occur on weekend days. Your child will also receive an evaluation for ADHD free of charge.
For more information, please contact the Duke ADHD Program. (ID: 7310)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2083
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
If you are a regular smoker between the ages of 21 - 50, with no known health problems, you can earn up to $200 to participate in a laboratory research study on the effects of nicotine on mood and performance. Compensation will be provided. The Duke ADHD Program and the Tobacco Neuroscience Research Laboratory will conduct this study.
For more information, call 919-416-2085
(REF# 6639)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2085
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
A diet and exercise program (not cost to you) sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
You will receive diet and exercise materials through the mail and have the opportunity to speak with a health counselor over the telephone. No need to come in!
How can I participate?
- You must have been diagnosed with colorectal, breast, or prostate cancer at least five or more years ago.
- You must be 65 years of age or older.
- You must be overweight.
Benefits
- Health counseling by telephone, diet and exercise materials through the mail.
- Two $10 gift certificates from Wal-Mart and six prepaid 30-minute long-distance phone cards.
For more information, call Denise Snyder toll free at 1-877-239-1054 or email at RENEW@geri.duke.edu or mail inquiry to: Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefired, Box 2949, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
(REF# 5477)
Contact Name:
Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefired
Contact Phone:
877-239-1054
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Are you treating your diabetes with diet and exercise or one pill? If so, you may qualify for a research study being conducted at Duke University Medical Center.
A research study is being conducted to test a new investigational pill for Type 2 diabetes. The study will last 31 weeks and require 19 clinical visits.
If you have Type 2 diabetes and are 18-75 years old taking no more than one pill for your diabetes, you may qualify for the study. You may NOT be taking insulin.
If you qualify for participation in this study, you will receive compensation for your time and study evaluations and study drug free of charge.
Call Jeanne Kimpel at (919) 681-4453 for more information.
(IRB #7029)
Contact Name:
Jeanne Kimpel
Contact Phone:
919-681-4453
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Regular cigarette smokers with no known health problems, ages 21-65, are needed for research.
Duke University is comparing nicotine substitution treatments.
We provide nicotine patches to help you quit.
Earn up to $140 for seven 30-minute lab visits. Minorities encouraged to participate.
Call for more information.
In Raleigh, call 919-862-5901. In Durham, call 919-681-2157 for more information.
(ID: 6498)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-681-2157
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Is your child..
- too afraid to go to school?
- overly worried about bad things?
- afraid to be away from you?
- so shy or easily embarassed that it interferes with his or her school performance or social activities?
If you answered yes to any one of these symptoms, your child may be suffering from an anxiety disorder that can be treated. At the Program in Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders (PCAAD) at Duke University Medical Center, our doctors can determine if your child needs help. Children aged 7 to 17 may qualify to participate in a research project and receive expert care with medication or psychotherapy.
Link: www.pcaad.com
(ID 3595)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2447
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
You or your loved one may be eligible for participation in an investigational drug study of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease if you are:
- Aged 50 to 85 and have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.
- Have a caregiver or family member who can accompany you to clinical visits.
You may continue taking Aricept (donepezil), Exelon (rivastigmine), Reminyl (galantamine) and/or Namenda (memantine).
Qualified participants will receive study-related exams at no charge
- MRI brain scans
- Psychiatric evaluations and laboratory tests
- Transportation allowance
- Study medication or placebo.
For more information call.(IRB #7067)
Contact Name:
Marilyn Aiello
Contact Phone:
919-681-3949
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Research Volunteers Needed Ages 65 and Older For Study of Vascular Brain Changes in Older Adults
You may be eligible if you
- Have one or more cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease.
- Have no history of psychiatric diagnosis or treatment.
- Are willing to come to Duke for one 5-hour visit for
- Interview and Assessments
- Cognitive Testing
- Brain MRI scan
Participants will be compensated $100. For more information call Cammie Hellegers.
Contact Name:
Cammie Hellegers
Contact Phone:
919-681-3986
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Category:
ADHD
The following symptoms may signal Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Difficulty following instructions or completing tasks
- "Forgets" to do things (homework, chores, etc.)
- Doesn't seem to listen
- Restless, can't sit still
- Fidgets, runs around or seems "always on the go"
- Blurts out interrupts, talks excessively
If the behaviors above describe your child, if he/she is 6-12 years old, and if he/she has never been treated before with stimulant medication he or she may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study that involves free ADHD treatment.
Families will be compensated for attending 8 study visits. Your child will also receive an evaluation for ADHD free of charge.
For more information, please call Duke ADHD program. (IRB # 7768)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-416-2083
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
If you are between the ages of 21-75 and have trouble falling or staying asleep at night, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at the Duke Sleep Disorders Center. Eligible participants will learn new strategies to improve sleep. For more information call Tamara Hayes at 681-8797. (IRB #2766)
Contact Name:
Tamara Hayes
Contact Phone:
919-681-8797
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Do you have Type 2 Diabetes?
Do you use Lantus (insulin glargine)?
If you answered yes to these two questions, you may qualify for a research study at Duke University Medical Center.
Qualified research participants may receive:
- Study related drug
- Study related exams and lab tests
- Reimbursement for time and travel expenses
If interested, please call. (ID: 7877)
Contact Name:
Jeanne Kimpel
Contact Phone:
919-681-4453
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Individuals between the ages of 18-50 are needed to participate in a research study to test a new topical antifungal medication.
Individuals must have one large toenail that is less than two-thirds infected.
Study involves eight visits to Duke in 12 months. Each visit includes examination, evaluation, photographs, and study drug for infected nails. All participants will receive active study drug during study.
For more information, call. (#7865)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-684-4470
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Duke University Medical Center is looking for Caucasian adult smokers ages 25 and older to take part in a study on learning more about smokers' beliefs about cigarettes. You will be paid $40 for about an hour of your time. For more information, and to see if you qualify, call. (#7722)
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-956-5644
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
If you or someone you know is having a problem with
- Memory Loss
- Difficulty performing familiar tasks
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Misplacing things
- Loss of interest
Duke University Medical Center is currently taking part in a national research study with an investigational medication designed to delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease and allow people with Alzheimer's to function independently for longer periods.
Patients who are currently taking Aricept, Reminyl, or Exelon for at least six months or Namenda for at least 3 months may be eligible for the study.
Qualified participants must be 55 years of age or older an ddiagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Participants will receive study-related medical care, investigational medication and travel reimbursement.
For more information, please call.
Contact Name:
Hala Husn
Contact Phone:
919-684-5929
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
A new path may be opening..
Asthma affects more than your health. It affects how you live your life. That's why it's important to know about all your options, including participation in medical research studies.
If you have asthma, are between 18 and 65 years of age, and are a non-smoker, you may be eligible to participate in a medical research study of the safety and effectiveness of an investigational non-drug outpatient procedure for the treatment of moderate to severe asthma. All participants will be reimbursed for their time.
Call today: 919-660-6775. Because how you treat your asthma is always worthy of consideration.
AIR2TRAIL Asthma Intervention Research 2 Trial
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
919-660-6775
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center
Category:
ADHD
The following behaviors may signal Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
- Not paying attention to details; making careless mistakes
- Difficulty staying focused on tasks
- Difficulty completing work, chores, or other tasks
- Disorganized
- Forgetful
If you are between the ages of 18-55 and answered “yes” to all or some of the questions above, or if you have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), then you are asked to participate in a clinical research study for an investigational drug for ADHD in adults. The study will be conducted at the Duke Child and Family Study Center. Medical evaluations and study drug will be provided to those who qualify and decide to participate.
For more information, please call
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
(919) 416-2083
Research Center:
Duke University Medical Center