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Clinical Trials

Clinical and outcomes research under the direction of the Asher Center for the Study and Treatment of Depressive Disorders is conducted both at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine clinics.

For more information about the research or participation, please call us at 1-855-99-ASHER.

Feinberg Clinical Trials

Scientists at the medical school are conducting hundreds of clinical trials daily. More information about our work, including a Volunteer FAQ, is available via the Feinberg Office of Research Clinical Trials page.

Trials

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mindfulness-based Intervention in a Federally Qualified Center (FQHC)

Northwestern University and Near North Health are currently recruiting participants for a research study to understand if mind and body approaches such as breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation, and gentle yoga work to improve stress. Up to $110 in compensation for full participation! Participants will either be assigned to receive an …
Northwestern University and Near North Health are currently recruiting participants for a research study to understand if mind and body approaches such as breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation, and gentle yoga work to improve stress. Up to $110 in compensation for full participation! Participants will either be assigned to receive an 8-week, 90 min per session group or to the wellness check-in group. For more info, please call 773-683-1275.
Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-65 years old
  • at least mild depressive symptoms
  • English speaking
Principal InvestigatorBurnett-Zeigler, Inger EBurnett-Zeigler, Inger E
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT03620721IRB number STU00207126
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Email Zhou, Elayne Phone
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African-American Social Support Effectiveness Treatment-Partners alleviating Perinatal Depression (ASSET-PPD)

You are invited to participate in a research study at Northwestern University that provides skills and training to fathers who have a partner with prenatal depression. The research study aims to give guidance on how fathers can optimize their support of their partner during this difficult time. ALL SESSIONS WILL …
You are invited to participate in a research study at Northwestern University that provides skills and training to fathers who have a partner with prenatal depression. The research study aims to give guidance on how fathers can optimize their support of their partner during this difficult time. ALL SESSIONS WILL BE VIRTUAL. 
Eligibility Criteria

-Pregnant African-American mother and male partner

-Available to begin study in 2nd trimester

-Mother in treatment for depression with current symptoms

-Parents are 18 y/o or older

Principal InvestigatorFisher, Sheehan DavidFisher, Sheehan David
IRB number STU00212595
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