Participate in Research
Project to Improve Symptoms and Mood after Spinal Cord Injury (PRISMS)
After SCI, some people experience a cluster of symptoms including poor sleep, low energy, little interest in usual activities, depressed mood and pain. These symptoms can affect quality of life and may be treatable. Researchers at the University of Washington are trying to determine whether a 12-week trial of venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR) is an effective treatment for these symptoms. You may qualify for this study if you have a SCI, are 18-64 years old, have some of these symptoms, are not taking venlafaxine XR and live within traveling distance to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. If you would like to be considered for this study, please contact Christian Buhagiar at 206-341-4731.
Aging with a Physical Disability Survey Study
The University of Washington is looking for adults with late effects of polio (sometimes known as post-polio syndrome), muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury to take part in a research study. We are conducting a study to develop a better understanding of the natural course of aging with a disability. Your participation in this research would mean filling out two to four surveys, which will take approximately 60 minutes, over the course of four years. The survey asks about your experience with pain, fatigue, and other symptoms in addition to some questions about your participation in daily activities, mood and general outlook. You will be compensated $25 for returning the completed survey.
For more information on becoming a participant in this important research, contact research staff at (206) 221-5641 or toll free at 1(866) 928-2114. Or email us at agerrtc@u.washington.edu. (Although we make every effort to protect your privacy, please note that the confidentiality of email cannot be guaranteed.)
Help improve the measurement of Quality of Life in people with Spinal Cord Injuries.
If you are an individual with spinal cord injury, are over 18 years old, and able to speak and read English, you may be eligible to participate in a survey conducted by the University of Washington Center on Outcomes Research in Rehabilitation. Participation involves completing up to three surveys and/or interviews about quality of life issues that are unique to persons with SCI over the phone or in-person with a member of our research staff. You will be compensated $35 for each interview completed. You will also be compensated $30 for completing one questionnaire, $40 for completing two questionnaires and $50 for completing three questionnaires. If you would like to know more about this study or are interested in participating, please contact Dagmar Amtmann
206-221-2414, uwcorr@u.washington.edu. (Please note that confidentiality of email cannot be guaranteed)