Studies for Veterans
SEVEN Study
The SEVEN Study examines how a new drug affects symptoms of PTSD. If you choose to be in this study, you will be asked to take the study drug or a placebo (a pill that looks like the study drug but has no drug in it) once a day for 7 days, in addition to completing other study assessments. The study involves 5 in-person visits to the San Francisco VA Medical Center as well as 3-4 remote visits. Participants will be in the study for about 10 to 12 weeks. Most of the study visits will take place within a 2-week period.
Who is eligible to participate?
Veterans who are between the ages of 18 to 69 with symptoms of PTSD may be a good candidate for this research study.
Compensation: up to $675
Contact: (415)-802-5308 or fill out our interest form
Recruiting Region: San Francisco Bay Area
PhROST: Oxytocin for Veterans with Schizophrenia
Seeking Veterans between ages 18-70 diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, or brief psychotic disorder. Participants will be asked to take a nasal spray (containing Oxytocin or placebo) and complete tasks in an fMRI scanner. The study consists of 5 study visits and a 3-week at-home period.
Compensation: up to $404
Contact: 415-221-4810 ext. 24117 or [email protected]
Recruiting Region: The Greater San Francisco Bay Area
SRV: Sleep Restoration in Veterans
Seeking medically healthy male or female Veterans between the ages of 18 to 75 experiencing symptoms of PTSD and Insomnia. Participants will receive a study medication (Suvorexant) or placebo in a 12-week trial.
Compensation: up to $500
Contact: (415)-205-9050
Recruiting Region: San Francisco Bay Area and Salisbury, NC
AIR: Apnea and Insomnia Relief
We are conducting a study of treatments for sleep problems in people with post-traumatic stress. Participants will be offered one of two behavioral (non-medication) treatments: Apnea and Insomnia Relief or Sleep Education. Each treatment involves meeting 1-on-1 with a provider once per week for 6 weeks. All appointments are through video-to-home. To participate in this study, your provider must refer you for a sleep apnea test at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System.
Compensation: up to $230
Contact: (628) 842-6385 or (415) 465-9507
Recruiting Region: San Francisco Bay Area
DDREAMS: Distressing Dream Reporting and Effective Measurement of Sleep
If you are 18 years old or above currently experiencing frequent nightmares or fearful awakenings, you may be a good candidate. The goal of this study is to use several approaches to understand sleep disturbance in PTSD. We seek to understand the biology of nightmares, nightmare enactment, and sleep-related violent behaviors and factors that contribute to these problems. Eligible participants will complete a sleep diary mobile app and wear a motion sensing wristband for 3 weeks. Participants may be eligible for a second part of the study involving several devices to measure their sleep at home. Bed partners of participating individuals may also be eligible to participate.
Compensation: Up to $459 for the participant and $139 for the Bed Partner
Contact: (415)-221-4810 x25844 or [email protected]
Recruiting Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Studies for Veterans and Civilians
NeT: Neuroimaging of Trauma
Did you experience (or witness) a life-threatening event? Get paid to join a study that researches the impact of early adulthood trauma on the brain.
Who can participate? People who are:
- Between 25-35 years old
- A match for other study requirements
Compensation: up to $315
Contact: (415) 290-9180 or fill out our interest form
Recruiting Region: San Francisco Bay Area
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REST: Researching Effective Sleep Treatments
Do you suffer from nightmares due to a traumatic experience? If you are between the ages of 18 and 75 with symptoms of PTSD you may be a good candidate for a new study at the San Francisco VA Medical Center testing doxazosin, an FDA-approved medication which may help alleviate symptoms of PTSD including distressing dreams.
Compensation: up to $515
Contact: (415)-221-4810 x23809
Recruiting Region: Nationwide
COVID-19 Study
The purpose of this study is to understand how people who have experienced prior stress may be impacted by the threat of COVID-19. We are seeking Veterans and civilians between the ages of 18-50 who completed the SRS Study to complete an online survey.
Compensation: $20 in the form of a gift card and up to $60 for completing follow up surveys
Contact: 415-221-4810 x25116