Studies in progress
Epilepsy study
Additional male volunteers, between the ages of 20 and 40, who do not
have
epilepsy are needed for an ongoing imaging study of epilepsy. Routine
brain
scans that take approximately two hours on each of two days are needed
for
comparison to epilepsy patients. The study pays $150. Call 712-7954.
At risk for glaucoma study
Persons 40-80 years of age who either have ocular hypertension--a higher
than
normal pressure within the eye--or are at risk for developing glaucoma as
determined by their eye doctor, may be eligible to participate in the
Emory
component of a national eye study. Qualified participants include those
who
have never undergone glaucoma surgery and have at least two of the
following
risk factors: a family history of glaucoma, diabetes, high blood
pressure,
nearsightedness or are African American. Study medications will be
provided
free of charge. For information, call Donna Leef at 778-4134.
Adult trauma victim study
Emory researchers are offering help to adult trauma victims with
post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) through a study in the Department of Psychiatry
and
Behavioral Sciences. PTSD is characterized by nightmares, fears,
avoidance and
sleep difficulties, and is common following traumas such as rape,
accidents,
war and assault. The study is using the non-addicting investigational
medication Zoloft. For information, call 727-8968.
Oral contraceptive study
Women are being recruited for a study testing a new oral contraceptive
beginning in the Reproductive Endocrinology Division of the School of
Medicine's Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Volunteers should be
over
18 years of age and may not have undergone menopause. Qualified
participants
may not have a history of side effects associated with taking birth
control
pills, such as migraine headaches or high blood pressure. Volunteers also
should not have a history of severe depression, diabetes, blood clotting
disorders or chronic kidney disease. All physical examinations, blood
tests,
PAP smears and medication associated with the study will be provided
free-of-charge. For information, call 686-8127.