Massachusetts General Hospital

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Are you having trouble with inattention, concentration or disorganization? Interested in a medication research study to treat these symptoms? Click here

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Study #1:

Are you…

- Easily Distracted?
- Disorganized?
- Forgetful?
- Restless?

These may be symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

We are looking for individuals:
-Between the ages of 18-30
-With symptoms of ADHD
-Not currently receiving treatment for ADHD
-Have not taken the following medications on a regular basis:

- Ritalin
- Concerta
- Focalin
- Methylin
- Metadate

If you answered yes to these questions, you may qualify for an adult ADHD research study! This 8-week study aims to prevent unwanted feelings associated with stimulant drugs (Ritalin) that are used to treat ADHD. An evaluation, study visits, and study medication are provided at no cost to participants.

Compensation provided for eligible participants!

If interested, please contact Ariana at [email protected] or 617-724-2858

Study #2:

At Massachusetts General Hospital, we are seeking healthy volunteers for our research in childhood depression. You and your child may qualify to help in this important research for children.

We are comparing children of parents with a history of depression to those with no history of depression to see how their moods, behaviors, and brains may differ. If your child is age 8 to 14 and neither parent has ever been diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder, you and your child may be eligible to participate.

Participation involves:

- For parent: Answering questions about the moods and behaviors of both parents and the child in a short interview and completing some questionnaires.

- For child: Completing a brief cognitive test, one questionnaire, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan that takes pictures of his or her brain.

You will be compensated up to $120 for completing the study.

If you would like to learn more about this important research, please contact Tara at 617-724-2551 or [email protected].

Mission

Our program aims to help identify, prevent and treat individuals and families afflicted with emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on attention deficit disorders.