1. Research on obsessive-compulsive disorder
The MRC Unit on Anxiety and Stress Disorders at Stellenbosch University is looking for persons with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and one of their 1st degree family members for a research study.
The following volunteers are needed:
- Right-handed persons diagnosed with OCD
- Right handed, healthy, 1st degree family members of persons with OCD
Participation entails three sessions, and will include:
- A diagnostic interview with a psychologist
- Taking a blood sample for DNA extraction
- Brain imaging
- Neuropsychological tasks
- Once-off administration each of a pharmacological agent and placebo
2. Trichotillomania study
The MRC Unit on Anxiety and Stress Disorders is furthermore looking for persons with trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling) for another research study.
The following volunteers are needed:
- Right-handed persons diagnosed with trichotillomania
Participation entails three sessions, and will include:
- A diagnostic interview with a psychologist
- Taking a blood sample for DNA extraction
- Brain imaging
- Neuropsychological tasks
- Once-off administration each of a pharmacological agent and placebo
For more info, contact: Prof Christine Lochner: Tel: 021 938 9179, e-mail: cl2@sun.ac.za / Ms Candice Simmons: Tel: 021 938 9762, e-mail: csimmons@sun.ac.za.
All information will be kept confidential.