Brains, Emotion Regulation and Adolescent Moods (BEAM) Study

Official Title
Neurodevelopmental Mechanisms Underlying the Onset of Depression among At-Risk Youth: The Role of Dysregulation in the Negative Valence System
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to test whether changes in the way in which we react and respond to emotional or stressful information represent a risk factor for depression in kids of mothers with and without depression. Findings from the study have the potential to decrease the high rates of depression observed in children of depressed mothers.  

Could this study be right for you?

You may be eligible for this study if:

  • You are 18-65 years old and female.
  • You have a biological child who is between 9 and 14 years of age.

A Study for Active Military Service Members (or recently served); Examining Uncertainty, Health, and Home Safety Practices

Official Title
Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage (UFOS)
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine whether fear of uncertainty plays a role in home safety practices among firearm owners who are currently or have recently served in the U.S. military.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Currently serving in any Branch or Component of the U.S. military, or were discharged from the U.S. military within the past 90 days
  • 18 years or older
  • Own at least one firearm located in your home or vehicle
  • Are able to speak and understand the English language
  • Have an Apple or Android smartphone 
Age Range
18 - 99 years

An Interview-based Study on Seeking Mental Health Support in East Asian American Unpaid Caregivers of Individuals Living with Dementia

Official Title
Help-Seeking Behaviors and Service Use for Mental Health in East Asian American Informal Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia
Purpose

This study aims to explore how East Asian American caregivers of persons with dementia seek help and use services for their own mental health from their surroundings in order to reduce stress, anxiety, sadness, and any other negative thoughts and feelings.

Could this study be right for you?

We will include individuals who are:

1) primary, informal, and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia,

2) 18 years or older,

3) self-identifying as East Asian Americans (e.g., Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Taiwanese),

4) immigrants (i.e., first-generation) or children of the first-generation East Asian Americans (i.e., second-generation),

5) fluent in English, and

6) willing to participate.

Age Range
18 - 99 years

A Study about Improving Social Belonging with Games

Official Title
Developing a game-based intervention to promote belonging among college students
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to better understand how games can be used to promote belonging, particularly among vulnerable communities. In this 1-hour online session, you'll be asked to answer some questions about your belonging, play a prototype game, and then provide feedback about the activities you just completed. 

Could this study be right for you?
  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Current undergraduate student at the Ohio State University,
  • Willingness to provide informed consent for the research study, and
  • Identifies belonging to a racial, ethnic, sexual, or gender minoritized group; or born outside of the U.S.
Age Range
18 - 99 years

Buckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS)

Official Title
BUckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS)
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine health outcomes in former Ohio State University athletes who played a varsity sport during their time at OSU. The objective is to determine whether athletes who sustained a concussion have different health outcomes than those who did not sustain a concussion. Any former OSU varsity athlete can participate in a 20-minute online survey.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Anyone who has played a varsity sport as an undergraduate student at OSU, and they have now graduated (i.e., OSU athlete alumni). There are no other restrictions in terms of age, sex/gender, type of sport, etc.
Age Range
18 years and up

Blood Pressure Health for Black/African American Women Caregivers

Official Title
Addressing the double jeopardy of stress and hypertension among African American female caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (R21)
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a group delivered intervention for stress and blood pressure in African American women caregivers.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Diagnosis of HTN treated with an antihypertensive medication or risk of HTN that includes obesity and high cholesterol
  • Age 40 and older
  • A caregiver rating of the PLWD of 2 or greater on the Alzheimer’s Dementia-8 scale
  • Caregiver provides unpaid care to a PLWD at least 10 hours per week or assists with at least one instrumental activity of daily living
  • Self-identifies as Black/African American
  • English speaking
  • Access to a telecommunications device such as the internet via desktop, laptop/tablet, smartphone, or telephone
Age Range
40 and up

Stress Reactivity Study

Official Title
Orexin Receptor Antagonists as Modulators of Threat Sensitivity in individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to see if BELSOMRA, an FDA approved medication that is prescribed to treat insomnia, changes the body’s response to stress.

Could this study be right for you?

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 18-65 years old
  • Generally medically and physically healthy
  • Regular alcohol use

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, mania, or psychosis
  • Currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant (female)
  • Presence of ferrous-containing metal in the body
  • Inability to tolerate enclosed spaces
     

Exclusion Criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator for more information.

Age Range
18 - 65

A Study About the Development of Learning in African-American/Black Children

Official Title
Ontogenesis of Categorization; Linking development, mechanisms, and biology
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the early development of attention, learning, and memory during childhood. Participation in this study includes 4, 90-minute-long visits to the lab per year. During these visits, your child will play 2-3 fun, computerized games. These games are designed to assess various aspects of their cognitive ability. 

The duration of the study will last 4 years.

Could this study be right for you?

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • African-American/Black children who are 4 years old 
Age Range
4 - 4

An Intervention Study to Evaluate a Medication (MIJ821) Used to Treat Major Depressive Disorder

Official Title
Study of Efficacy and Safety of MIJ821 in Addition to Comprehensive Standard of Care on the Rapid Reduction of Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder in Subjects Who Have Suicidal Ideation With Intent
Purpose

The purpose of the study is to determine if the investigational study drug will rapidly reduce depression associated with thoughts of harming oneself when given in addition to standard antidepressant medication.

Your participation in this study will last for a minimum of 14 weeks and maximum of 58 weeks.

Could this study be right for you?

• Aged 18-65 years old
• Diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) with a current major depressive episode
• Having current suicidal ideation with intent
• Already in the hospital or agree to be hospitalized voluntarily for the required period of time

Age Range
18 and up

A Study to Test the Effect of Different Doses of BI 1358894 and Quetiapine in People With Depression

Official Title
A Study to Test the Effect of Different Doses of BI 1358894 and Quetiapine in People With Depression
Purpose

This study is being done to see if the study drug, called BI 1358894, compared to a drug called quetiapine, may help people with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who do not progress when taking an antidepressant medication alone. This study will help to gain information for providing better or new possible treatments for people in the future.

This study will take place over a period of 13 weeks and have about 8 visits to the study center and 2 that will be done by phone.

Could this study be right for you?

• Aged 18-65 years old
• Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Currently depressed
• Taking an antidepressant

Age Range
18 and up