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 travelling 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.

SCI Weight Management Study

The University of Washington and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System are conducting a study examining how individuals with spinal cord injury lose weight or keep off the weight they have lost. To participate you must be 18 years or older and have SCI, but it does not matter what your weight is. Participation in this study will involve completing a 30-minute one-time survey by mail or online. You will be compensated for your time. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your participation may help to shape weight management programs for individuals with SCI. If you wish to participate or need more information, please call our study coordinator at 800-781-5857.