Struggling with depression? Thinking about antidepressants?
Researchers at McLean are seeking volunteers to participate in a research study to understand how certain biomarkers may predict treatment response. This study includes 9 sessions across the span of 10 weeks for which you will receive up to $710 and a full course of an antidepressant medication.
We are seeking right-handed individuals, 18-64 years old, who are currently experiencing depression. During the study, you will be interviewed by a clinician, meet with study physicians, have an MRI exam, have an EEG exam, have an ECG exam, provide blood, play some computer games, and fill out questionnaires.
If you are interested in participating, please complete our online survey: depressiontreatmentstudy.org
If you would rather speak on the phone, please send your phone number and some good times to reach you to neurolab@mclean.harvard.edu. Thanks!
Research on New Potential Treatment for Depression: Neurofeedback
Are you feeling depressed, down, and experiencing a loss of pleasure in activities you normally would enjoy? Adults ages 22 to 65 may be eligible to participate in research on the effect of neurofeedback on depression.
Neurofeedback uses real-time displays of brain activity to train you on how to control activity in specific regions of your brain. The study requires ~21 visits (some remote and some in-person) and takes about 5 months and participants can earn up to $465.
If interested, please complete the following survey: depressiontreatmentstudy.org, or contact Shiba at 617-855-4421 or via email at sesfand@mclean.harvard.edu
Ketamine Treatment for Depression
Are you seeking ketamine treatment for chronic depression? You might be eligible for a research study in collaboration with ketamine treatment services, here at McLean Hospital!
Researchers in McLean’s Center for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Research (CDASR) are exploring changes in the electrical activity of the brain to learn more about how people can benefit from ketamine treatment.
If you, too, would like to help make a positive impact on the mental health community, in addition to earning up to $325 and having your first ketamine treatment covered in the process, contact Jason Scott (jscott@mclean.harvard.edu) to learn more. Let’s make meaningful change, together!
Adult Depression Research
Research on Depression and the Brain
Researchers at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA are seeking volunteers to understand depression and the brain, in particular, the role of the Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ receptor system. The study includes five sessions over 12 months, including one MRI scan and one PET scan, and a total time commitment of up to 18 hours.
Study activities may include:
- an MRI scan
- a PET scan
- Computer games
- Blood draws and an IV placement
- Surveys
- Clinical Interviews
For your participation, you can earn up to $1038.50. We may be able to reimburse transportation to and from each visit.
If you are interested in participating, please complete our online survey. If you would rather speak on the phone, please send your phone number and some good times to reach you to dsteinberger@mclean.harvard.edu. Thanks!
Research on Past Depression
Are you feeling well now, despite a history of depression? Are you between the ages of 18 and 45 and right-handed? Would you like to earn at least $800?
Researchers at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA are seeking participants for a research study examining the relationships between past depression, decision-making, and brain activity.
The study is completed in three online sessions and one MRI session, which last up to 12 hours total.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out our online survey.
For more information, please contact Jacob Blank at 617-855-4425 or jmblank@mclean.harvard.edu.
Research on Depression, Childhood Experiences, and the Brain
Did you experience unwanted sexual encounters or sexual assault at or before the age of 18? Are you currently experiencing symptoms of depression? Researchers at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA are seeking participants for a research study investigating the relationship between childhood experiences, depression, and response to stress as an adult. If you are a woman between the ages of 20-32, are right-handed, and are currently not taking psychiatric medications (e.g. antidepressants), you may be eligible. This study involves four sessions over 12 months, including one MRI, and a total time commitment of up to 13 hours. You can earn $690 upon completion. If you are interested in applying and receiving more information, please fill out our online survey. If you would prefer not to use an online survey, please email neurolab@mclean.harvard.edu. Include your phone number and the best times to reach you.
Healthy adults too!
Every research study needs a comparison group. Are you between the ages of 18-45, right-handed, with no history of psychiatric or neurological illness? Would you like to earn up to $300 or more? Researchers in the Center for Depression, Anxiety and Stress Research at McLean Hospital are looking for healthy adults to participate in research, examining rewards and the brain.
If you want to participate in a research study, please complete our online survey. Or you can send email to neurolab@mclean.harvard.edu, let us know your phone number and a good time to call you back. Thanks!
Teen & Family Research
Teen Headspace study
Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating how teens who are feeling stressed might benefit from learning mindfulness techniques for daily life. By participating, your child can help us better understand how mindfulness can help counteract rumination (repetitive negative thinking) in teens. If you have a child who is between the ages of 13 and 18 who has no prior mindfulness experience, then you and your child may qualify to participate in this research study. You child can earn up to $285 for participating.
For more information, please contact Anna at (617) 855-4239 or via email at aotierney@mclean.harvard.edu.
Teen Mood study
Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating factors that put young individuals at risk for developing depression. By participating, you and your child can help us better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression. If you have a child between the ages of 12 and 18 who is feeling good – or who experiences less pleasure or interest in the things they used to enjoy – you and your child may qualify to participate in this research study. Your child can earn up to $327.20 for participating.
For more information, please contact Nigel at (617) 855-4246 or via email at njaffe@mclean.harvard.edu.
Depression Family History study
Researchers at McLean Hospital are studying factors, such as family history, that may put young individuals at risk for developing depression. By participating, you and your child can help us better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression. If you have a child who is between the ages of 12 and 15 – and if you, or their other biological parent, has experienced depression – then you and your child may qualify to participate in this research study. You child can earn up to $337 for participating.
For more information, please contact Kristina at (617) 855-4195 or via email at kpidvirny@mclean.harvard.edu.
Emotions and the Teen Brain
Researchers at McLean Hospital are investigating factors that make some teens better able to cope with stressful experiences and what makes some teens more vulnerable to experiencing depression. By participating, you and your child can help them better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression. We are recruiting female teens between the ages of 14-18 who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $299 and receive a picture of her brain. Teens will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. Teens will also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Parent permission is required for teens under 18.
If you are interested, fill out our Teen Brain Survey, or call us at (617) 855-4173, or send email to teenbrain@mclean.harvard.edu.