CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Needle Phobia Study

Are you the parent of a 3-6 year old who is afraid of needles? Is your child currently scheduled to receive a vaccination in the near future? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help develop a game designed to reduce fear of needles in young children. The study involves playing online games and completing questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   3-6

Duration DURATION:  10 days
Location LOCATION: 

At home
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES

Social Media Assessment of Risk in Teens (SMART) – Ages 13-17

Are you the parent of a child aged 13-17 who attempted suicide within the past 6 months? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a 1-visit online research study to help find out if social media can be used to identify depression and suicide risk in teens. Eligible teens must have at least one social media account (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram). Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   13 - 17

Duration DURATION:  2-3 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Virtual Visit (via HIPAA-compliant Zoom)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES

EASY Research Study – Children Aged 12-17

Are you the parent of a 12-17 year old who has recently accessed emergency or crisis services for a behavioral health issue? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicide risk in young people. This study involves four online or phone sessions over about one year. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   12 - 17

Duration DURATION:  1 year
VISITS:  4 (no in-person visits)
Location LOCATION: 

Online & By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Mental Health and Behavior