Current Paid Research Studies and Clinical Trials
The Susan L. McElroy, MD Research Institute at Lindner Center of Hope conducts research regarding the biological causes and treatments for mood and eating disorders. Currently Dr. Susan McElroy is recruiting people for studies on bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), major depression, and eating disorders (binge eating disorder).
For more information about the Susan L. McElroy, MD Research Institute at Lindner Center of Hope, contact (513) 536-0716 or click here.
If you would like to fill out a short pre-screen questionnaire for one of our research studies at the Lindner Center of Hope in Mason, Ohio, please click below:
Binge eating disorder study using investigational medication
ENGAGE Binge Eating Disorder research study
Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Study (in Major Depression)
Do You Have Bipolar Disorder?
What:
In partnership with the Mayo Clinic, LCOH seeks participants for Bipolar Biobank to provide samples of blood, complete an interview and questionnaires.
Who:
Adults 18 to 80 years old who have been diagnosed with BP I, BP II or schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type) may be eligible to participate.
Pay:
Participants will be reimbursed $50 for their time spent completing the entire study.
Details:
If you would like to fill out a short pre-screen questionnaire, please click here.
For more information call 513-536-0707 or email [email protected]
ENGAGE Binge Eating Disorder research study
Location:
Lindner Center of HOPE, located at 4075 Old Wester Row Road, Mason, Ohio 45040.
What:
A twelve week Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study assessing Efficacy and Safety of Solriamfetol for binge eating disorder.
This study involves a placebo; there is a chance that you will receive the placebo instead of solriamfetol.
Who:
Adults aged 18-55 years of age with binge eating disorder.
Pay:
The participant will be paid up to $700 for completion of this study.
Lead Doctor:
Susan L. McElroy, MD
Phone number for study coordinator: 513-536-0268. Available Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
If you would like to fill out a short pre-screen questionnaire for this study please click here
For more information contact Anna at (513) 536-0710 or email [email protected]
Binge Eating Disorder Study Using Investigational Medication
What:
A twelve week study assessing an investigational medication for binge eating disorder.
Who:
Adults aged 18-65 years of age with binge eating disorder.
Pay:
All study visits, tests, procedures, and medication will be provided at no cost to participants. Eligible participants will be compensated $50 per visit for their time and travel.
Details:
If you would like to fill out a short pre-screen questionnaire for this study please click here.
For more information contact Anna at (513) 536-0710 or email [email protected]
Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation Study
What:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a small electrical current applied through the skin at different doses can change signals from the body to the brain in adults with depression. The study will last approximately 6 weeks and involves 5 visits at the research center.
Who:
Adults 18 to 60 years old, who have been diagnosed with depression, and are currently taking medication to treat it.
Pay:
Participants will be paid up to $450 for your time and travel costs related to taking part in this study.
Details:
For more information please contact us at: 513 536-0707 or e-mail at: [email protected] or fill out a pre-screen questionnaire here.