Participate in a Research Study

The following research programs are currently seeking volunteers.

Internet-Based Studies

Internet Study for Parents of Adolescents with Trichotillomania
Parenting an Adolescent with Trichotillomania
Investigator: Dr. Marcia Stevens, Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Consultant: Dr. Renae Reinardy, Clinical Psychologist and nationally recognized expert in the treatment of trichotillomania

If you are at least 30 years old and the parent of an adolescent between the ages of 13 and 18 who has trichotillomania, we invite you to share your parenting experiences through an online survey research study. This survey consists of four parts. Each part takes five to ten minutes to complete. The information you provide is very important to developing interventions that will maximize family strengths, foster hope, and help providers from multiple disciplines assist other adolescents and families who are struggling with this disorder.

All survey information will be kept anonymous. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In appreciation for your time, you will be provided with a $35 Visa gift card upon completion of the study. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marcia Stevens, School of Nursing, Minnesota State University, Mankato by email at marcia.stevens@mnsu.edu or phone 507-389-6811.

You can access the survey at http://link.mnsu.edu/trich

"Trust that every struggle in your child's life, just as in your own, teaches valuable lessons. It is during those struggles that we grow." -Cheryn Salazar, 2005

Internet Study for Adults
Intimacy in the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX

If you are an adult with OCD, Trichotillomania (i.e., hairpulling), or Compulsive Skin Picking, you are invited to participate in a brief online survey. With the information gathered from this survey, we hope to understand concerns related to intimacy with individuals presenting with these conditions. While there is no direct benefit to participants, the study hopes to better understand intimacy and whether it should be addressed in treatment for OCD, Trichotillomania, and Compulsive Skin Picking. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. All information provided will be kept completely anonymous.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Chad Wetterneck at wetterneck@uhcl.edu or 281-283-3364.

You can access the survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ocspectrumintimacy

Parents Wanted for Study of Child Anxiety (all participation is online)
The Child Anxiety Research (CARe) Program at Kent State University is interested in learning more about child anxiety and its relationship to family functioning. We are seeking to recruit parents with a child under the age of 18 and who lives at home. In addition, we are interested in recruiting the oldest child of these parents, as long he or she is between 8 and 17 years of age. Participants will be asked to complete an internet-based survey. The survey will take parents no more than 45 minutes to complete. It will take about the same amount of time for the child to complete his or her portion of the survey as well. Parents are free to participate even if their kids don’t want to fill out the survey and even if they don’t feel that their child is very anxious. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click on the link below.

http://kentstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cGVET0J3z3CtFRy

This study has been approved by the Kent State University Institutional Review Board.

Anonymous Online Survey on Body Movements in Adults with and without OCD

If you are an adult with or without OCD, you are invited to participate in a brief online survey. With the information gathered from this survey, we hope to estimate the prevalence of and begin to understand the function of subtle movements among individuals with OCD. The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. While there are no direct benefits for completing the survey, $1 will be donated to the International OCD Foundation for each participant. All information provided will be kept completely anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marilyn Cugnetto at the NeuroBehavioral Institute at 954-217-1757.

You can access the survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nbi1

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida

Does your child pull his or her hair? Are you currently seeking treatment for your child?

Study Title: Habit Reversal Training for Children and Adolescents with Trichotillomania: A Controlled Trial

Researchers at the University of South Florida in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida are currently investigating how well a treatment called Habit Reversal Training (HRT) works to help children and teenagers with Trichotillomania manage and reduce their hair pulling.

All children who qualify for the study will receive eight sessions of HRT. The study also involves four visits to the clinic where you and your child will participate in study assessments. These assessments will involve answering questions about your child’s hair pulling and other psychological symptoms.

To be in the study, your child must:

Be between the ages of 7 and 17 years
Have significant hair pulling
Not have any health problems that could interfere with study participation

There is no cost to participating in this study. We will not charge you for HRT or any of the evaluations.

For more information, please contact the study coordinator, Erika Crawford, at the Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry at the University of South Florida at (727) 767-8230.

Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry
Principal Investigators: Dr. Adam Lewin & Dr. Omar Rahman
880 6th Street South, Suite 460
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
rothmanctr@health.usf.edu

Chicago, IL

University of Chicago, Department of Psychiatry
Addictive, Compulsive, and Impulsive Disorders Research Program

Skin Picking Study
Do you pick your skin? Is it causing problems? Does it feel out of control? We at the University of Chicago are currently seeking volunteers for a drug study using a supplement for skin picking.

Participation in either study requires several visits to our Chicago study center. As a result, those interested in participating must live within the Chicago metro area and must be at least 18 years of age.

If interested in either of these studies, please contact Katherine Derbyshire for more information.

Katherine Derbyshire, BS
Psychiatric Research Specialist
University of Chicago, Department of Psychiatry
Addictive, Compulsive, and Impulsive Disorders Research Program
ph: 773-702-9066
kderbyshire@uchicago.edu

Jon Grant, MD, JD, MPH
University of Chicago, Department of Psychiatry

Boston, MA

Massachusetts General Hospital- Trichotillomania Clinic

Do you pull out your hair?
Dr. Nancy Keuthen is conducting a genetics research study of compulsive hair pulling at Massachusetts General Hospital. You may be eligible if you are 18-65 years of age and frequently pull out your hair.

If eligible for this research study, you will come to MGH for one study visit that will include an interview, several self-report scales, and a blood draw. Study participation will take 3-6 hours of your time. You will be paid $50 for participating.

*If interested, please call MGH Trichotillomania Clinic at 617-643-8464.

Kent, OH

Children with Hair Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania) Needed for Family Assessment Study

Does your child pull out his/her hair? Does this pulling cause a problem at school, with friends, or at home? The Child Anxiety Research (CARe) Program is looking for youths who pull out their hair ages 9-17 and one of their parents to participate in a research study. Those eligible receive a full assessment of symptoms, compensation, and written feedback including potential diagnoses and treatment options and referrals. Please call 330-672-2200 if interested or if you're not sure if your child has Hair Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania).

**Not all families will qualify. Duration of participation for these families will not exceed 2 hours.

This posting has been approved by the Kent State University Institutional Review Board.

Philadelphia, PA

Child/Adolescent OCD, Tics, Trichotillomania and Anxiety Group (COTTAGe)

Does your child suffer from trichotillomania? Martin Franklin, PhD, is examining treatments for children at The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety in Philadelphia. Participants will receive either Behavior Therapy or Supportive Counseling. Children and adolescents, ages 10 through 17, who repetitively pull their hair may be eligible to participate in this study. Must live in the greater Philadelphia area to particpate.

For more information on this program, contact:
Kristin Benavides
COTTAGe
Phone: 215-746-3327
Email: kben@mail.med.upenn.edu

Milwaukee, WI

For Adolescents: Computerized Cognitive Training Programs for Trichotillomania
Do you have or know a child between the ages of 12 and 18 who pulls his/her hair? If you do, the child may be eligible to participate in a research study. The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is conducting research on the effectiveness of computer-based treatment programs for compulsive hair pulling in children. The study will take up to 2 months to complete, treatment is free, and participants will be paid up to $110 for their participation in the study. For more information, please contact:

Hanjoo Lee, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
(414) 229-5858 or TrichStudy@gmail.com

For Adults: Acceptance-Enhanced Behavior Therapy for Trichotillomania
Are you an adult between the ages of 18 and 65 who pulls their hair? If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is conducting research on the effectiveness of non-drug treatments for hair pulling in adults. The study will take up to 9 months to complete, treatment is free, and participants will be paid up to $200 for their participation in the study. For more information, please call:

Chris Bauer
Study Coordinator
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
(414) 229-2830

For Parents of children aged 5-9
Is your child between the ages of 5 and 9? If so, you and your child may be eligible for a research study at the University of Wisconsin Trichotillomania Specialty Clinic. The research study involves a non-drug treatment and would take up to 9 weeks to complete. Treatment is provided free of cost. For more information, call: Chris Bauer at (414) 229-2830.

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