Research
Overview
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences rests on a solid foundation of preclinical and clinical neuroscience research being led by leading experts in behavior and cognition, neuropharmacological treatment, innovative brain imaging methodologies, brain network and computational modeling, and animal research. We are fully committed to innovative research that impact the care and treatment in behavioral health.
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| Multimodal Investigation of Excitatory/Inhibitory Imbalances and Network Dysfunction Related to Motor Control in OCD Youth: 1H fMRS and MRI Applications | Help us understand OCD symptoms in teenagers and improve treatment methods | Participants must be:
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| Rates and perception of risk of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) use during pregnancy | Survey for pregnant people living in the Detroit area about their perceptions and use of cannabidiol (CBD) and other substances during pregnancy. | REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 18 years of age, pregnant, English-speaking, and living within 50 miles of Wayne State University (WSU) |
| Warrior CARE Natural Observation Study | The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of cannabis, also called marijuana, on the health of veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD or are experiencing PTSD-like symptoms. | US Veterans aged 19-69 experiencing PTSD symptoms, willing to complete screening process (clinical interviews, blood draws, and saliva samples) |
| Exercise facilitation of adolescent fear extinction, frontolimbic circuitry, and endocannabinoids | Research opportunity for 14-17 yr-olds and one parent/guardian: Help Wayne State researchers learn about the effects of exercise on brain health in youth! | Teenagers 14-17 years old who are living in Detroit or the surrounding areas (less than 50 miles) EXLCUSIONS: Braces or any metal in the body |
| AURORA: Longitudinal Assessment of Posttraumatic Syndromes (Advancing Understanding of Recovery After Trauma) | The AURORA study represents a major national initiative to improve the understanding, prevention, and treatment of posttraumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae. | N/A |
| Effects of THC on Retention of Memory for Fear Extinction Learning in PTSD: R33 Study | This clinical trial will examine how a type of drug called cannabinoids (e.g., marijuana, THC) effects symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during and after prolonged exposure (PE) therapy. | N/A |
| Beliefs About Medical Cannabis Use and Its Association With Medication Adherence: Surveying Patients and Healthcare Providers | The purpose of this study is to characterize cannabis use habits and beliefs in the general population as well as healthcare providers’ perspectives regarding patient use and medical cannabis efficacy. | N/A |
| SPARK taVNS: Stimulating post traumatic adaptive responses through non-invasive vagus nerve enhancement | We are looking for volunteers to participate in our research study on how non-invasive brain stimulation delievered through the ear affects trauma-related problems. | Participants must be:
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| Detroit Intergenerational Adversity & Development Study (DIAD) (Formerly SchooBe Study) Express Interest in This Study (Former SchooBe Participants ONLY) | The Detroit Intergenerational Adversity & Development (DIAD) study (formerly SchooBe study) investigates how childhood experiences influence health and development. | Former Schoobe study participants only |
Areas of Study
Substance Addiction and Gambling
Mood Disorders
Stress, Anxiety and Trauma
Psychosis
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