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Volunteers Needed to Participate in Important Research
on the neuroscience of emotions and clinical disorders
The Etkin Lab is seeking volunteers to participate in research studies that investigate the neural basis and treatment of emotional disorders. We hope to use this knowledge to develop novel, personalized treatment interventions.
If you would like to participate, please email us at psychiatry@stanford.edu or call (650) 725-9510.
For expedited service, please book a phone screen appointment for yourself:
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Open Studies
We are currently recruiting for the following studies.
Note: You do not need to have a diagnosis to apply for the study. Please contact us if you experience depression, anxiety, and/or have experienced a traumatic event.
For anyone currently experiencing symptoms:
Study |
Who Can Participate |
Involves |
Location(s) |
| International Study to Predict the Optimized Treatment of Depression (iSPOT-D) | Individuals with depression |
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Variable: Stanford / VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
| Brain imaging of rTMS treatment for Depression | Individuals with depression | Stanford & VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
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Computer Exercises for Well-Being in Anxiety and Depression
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Individuals with depression and/or anxiety |
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Variable: Stanford / |
Study of Anxiety & Depression in Older Adults
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Older individuals with depression and/or anxiety |
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Stanford |
Brain Imaging of Psychotherapy for PTSD* *Post-traumatic stress disorder |
Individuals with PTSD |
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Stanford & |
For healthy volunteers with no symptoms or psychiatric history:
Study |
Who Can Participate |
Involves |
Location(s) |
| Healthy Volunteers for Brain Research | Individuals withOUT symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD | Stanford | |
| Healthy Volunteers for Dana Imaging Study | Individuals withOUT symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD | Stanford & VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
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| Healthy Volunteers for BRAINS Imaging Study | Individuals withOUT symptoms of anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Past traumatic experience OK. | Stanford & VA Palo Alto Health Care System |
Click on the title of each study to learn more about participating in that study.
If you would like to participate, please email us at psychiatry@stanford.edu or call (650) 725-9510.
NEW! You may now book a phone screen appointment for yourself by clicking HERE.
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Resources from the National Institutes of Mental Health
Depression: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
Anxiety disorders: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
