Stopping Your HRT? Worried About Mood?

The Behavioral Endocrinology Branch, NIMH, is investigating whether mood, anxiety and irritability accompany hormone replacement therapy (HRT) withdrawal. Participants should be ages 45-60, with a past history of perimenopausal mood symptoms responsive to estrogen therapy (ET) or HRT, who are currently on ET or HRT and in good physical health. For information call Linda Simpson-St. Clair, (301) 496-9576.

Weight and Insulin Study

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is conducting a study examining weight and stress responses to exercise in African American and Caucasian men and women between the ages of 18 and 45. Volunteers will be compensated for their participation. Call (301) 295-1371 or email humanperformancelab@usuhs.mil.

Healthy Volunteers Needed

If depression has never been a problem for you and the fall and winter seasons do not affect how you feel very much, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. We are looking for volunteers with good mental health, 18 years or older. If you qualify, participation involves a 3-4-hour visit including questionnaires. Participants will be compensated for their time. For more information, call the Mood Laboratory at the Uniformed Services University, (301) 295-3241.

Healthy Volunteers Sought

The Vaccine Research Center is looking for healthy volunteers, 18 to 44 years old, to participate in studies of experimental vaccines for infectious diseases. The VRC is currently seeking volunteers for a study of an investigational Ebola vaccine. Volunteers will have medical examinations and blood tests to see if they are eligible for the studies. Financial compensation is provided. To volunteer, or for more information, call 1-866-833-LIFE (toll-free) or TTY: 1-866-411-1010.

Depression Study Needs Volunteers

If you currently experience symptoms of depression, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. Symptoms include sadness, losing interest in your activities and changes in eating and sleeping patterns. Interested volunteers, 18 years or older, may be eligible to participate. If you qualify, participation involves a 3-4-hour visit, including questionnaires. The study does not include treatment, but we provide referrals. You will be compensated for your time. For more information, call the Mood Laboratory at the Uniformed Services University, (301) 295-3241.