Addictive, Compulsive and Impulsive Disorders Research Program

Do you have BPD or know a loved one with BPD? If you are between the ages of 18-65, you may qualify for our experimental drug study here at the University of Chicago! Scan the QR code our click on the link to take our quick pre-screening survey, or shoot us a message in our inbox with your name, phone number and email so we can reach out!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QK6P9Q8

Do you have OCD or know a loved one with OCD? If you are between the ages of 18-65, you may qualify for our experimental drug study here at the University of Chicago! Scan the QR code our click on the link to take our quick pre-screening survey, or shoot us a message in our inbox with your name, phone number and email so we can reach out!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3V27H2

Is your child struggling with tics? We are seeking children and teens (ages 6+) to participate in an experimental study aimed to treat the symptoms of Tourette's Disorder (TD).

Participation includes: being randomized to an experimental drug or placebo, undergoing blood draws and ECGs, and responding to questionnaires. In addition to receiving medical care at no cost, participants may be reimbursed for travel and expenses.

If you or child is interested in participating, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MV8TKWR to learn more, or call the study team at 773-702-5523.

This research is being conducted by Dr. Jon Grant at the University of Chicago.

Are you interested in contributing to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) research? We are looking for adults 18+ with trichotillomania and/or skin picking disorder to take a 20-25 minute survey.

Participation includes answering questions related to your BFRBs and demographic information, and responding to questionnaires related to personality, mood, and psychiatric symptoms. Survey completers will be able to enter a drawing to win a $100 Visa Gift Card (15 winners will be selected).

The survey can be accessed at https://redcap.link/0hdi6sry

Note: While this survey can be completed on a mobile device, we recommend using a tablet or computer for a better digital experience.

New BPD study in the Chicago area!

BPD Treatment Study Participation includes: being randomized to an experimental drug or placebo, participating in 9 visits over 14 weeks, completing psychiatric questionnaires, blood draws, electrocardiograms (ECGs) and cognitive testing.
Eligible participants could receive up to $360 if all visits are completed.
If you are interested, please contact us at (773) 702-5523 or https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5DLDFG

We have TWO new OCD studies that are currently recruiting! Check out our posts below to see if you may qualify!

We are seeking volunteers for an experimental drug study for people with OCD who have had an inadequate response to prior treatment. The study is 12 weeks long.

Requirements:
• Ages 18-65
• Must currently be taking medication to treat OCD
• Willing to have blood drawn

Qualifying subjects will be compensated.

If interested, please call 773-702-5523 or email Eve Chesivoir, Study Coordinator, at [email protected].

Dr. Jon Grant is conducting this study at the University of Chicago.

Study ID: IRB20-1499 Date Approved: 6/2/2021 Expiration Date: 5/10/2022

We are seeking volunteers for a drug research study for people with OCD who are not currently taking any psychiatric medications. The study is 2 weeks long.

Requirements:
• Ages 18-65
• Taking a study drug by mouth daily for 2 weeks
• Responding to questionnaires
• Willing to have blood drawn

Qualifying subjects will be compensated.

If interested, please call 773-702-5523 or email Eve Chesivoir, Study Coordinator, at [email protected].

Dr. Jon Grant is conducting this study at the University of Chicago.

Amendment ID:IRB21-1147-AM001 Date Approved: 10/20/2021 Expiration Date: 9/13/2022

October 1-7 is !

Despite its their prevalence, skin picking disorder and trichotillomania are researched very little, leaving us with a lot to learn about these disorders.

The Addictive, Compulsive, and Impulsive Disorders Research Lab is working hard to expand this research, conducting many studies on TTM and SPD throughout the years. We are currently conducting a treatment study on TTM and SPD, as well as a study on natural recovery in BFRBs. If you're interested in participating in one of these studies, contact Eve (study coordinator) at [email protected], or give us a call at 773-702-5532.

If you have a BFRB and are looking for a supportive community, contact our friends at the TLC Foundation for BFRBs at www.bfrb.org who are celebrating this week with many exciting events and programs!

National Recovery Month can be an amazing time to reflect on yourself and loved ones on the topic of personal struggle. Checking in with loved ones about stigmatized topics like addiction and mental health can be vulnerable but often a necessary step to growth. The article below outlines the rising impact of the pandemic on addiction relapse.

The pandemic has hit addiction recovery hard. AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyThe pandemic has hit addiction recovery hard.Sarah Manfredo, a behavioral health technician, hugs a client at the Garden State Treatment Center in Sparta, N.J. Credit...Jonah Markowitz for The New York TimesBy Emm...

With National Recovery Month quickly approaching, An article released by the NYTimes sheds some light on the struggles of eating disorder recovery in isolation. “The pandemic happened and threw a huge wrench in my recovery… The rationing of food, the loss of a regimented schedule. It all happened so quickly. It was the perfect ground for unhealthy coping mechanisms to start sucking me in.” “Roughly one in 10 Americans struggle with disordered eating, and the pandemic has created new hurdles for those managing difficult relationships with food.”

Disordered Eating in a Disordered Time (Published 2020) Social isolation and unstructured days add to the anxiety of those struggling to achieve a healthy relationship with food.