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Treatment Studies

At the Yale Stress Center, we develop, test and validate both behavioral and pharmacological interventions strategies to reduce the toxic effects of trauma and stress and help promote resilience. These include mindfulness, stress reduction, nutrition, and physical activity counseling to enhance your health and the health of your family.

Substance Use

Do you use Cocaine?

Treatment seeking individual interested in taking a supplement may qualify for an inpatient or outpatient Yale University Research Study.

You will be paid for participation, up to $830.

For more information call 1-888-Y-STRESS or email stress@yale.edu.

Option to participate via the Internet or phone is also available


ALL INFORMATION IS HELD CONFIDENTIAL (HIC#1603017466)

Are you using substances and want to cut back?

Participate in a paid research study. Internet or phone participation option available.

Looking for females aged 18 to 70 years old to participate in a substance use treatment study.

You can play an important role in research by volunteering for a free and confidential study.

Compensation up to $1140 for study participation

Call 1-888-Y-STRESS or email stress@yale.edu


HIC#: 2000025416

Stressed? Drinking or using? Want to cut down?

You may be eligible to participate in a free and confidential Yale research study.

Option to participate by phone or the Internet.

To learn more or make an appointment: Call 1-888-Y-STRESS or email stress@yale.edu


Alcohol

Do you have difficulty quitting alcohol? Let us help!

The Yale Stress Center is looking for men and women who are 18 to 60 years old to participate in an alcohol research study.

Call 1-888-YSTRESS for more information. Remote/Internet participation is available!

Compensation up to $1070.


HIC # 2000029805.

Drinking too much? Are you also suffering from COVID-19 related stress?

Yale Telehealth Study

We are looking for individuals who are 18 to 55 years old to participate in a free and confidential telehealth alcohol treatment and research study. This is a remote study with no in-person visits. Participants will receive compensation up to $834.

To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, please email us at healthyminds@yale.edu, visit us at https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/lhm/participate/digital/


HIC #2000026333

Feeling sick when you stop drinking? Let us help!

The Yale Stress Center is looking for men and women who are 18 to 60 years old to participate in an alcohol research study.

Call 1-888-YSTRESS for more information. Remote/Internet participation is available!

Compensation up to $1070.


HIC # 2000029805.

Weight Loss

Do you struggle with Weight?

The SEMA Trial

If you are between age 18-55 years and are overweight or have obesity, you may qualify for a clinical trial evaluating a once weekly medication which may help with weight loss. The SEMA trial is confidential, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the study drug ( semaglutide vs. placebo) is provided at no cost to qualifying participants. (Individuals with diabetes are not included in this trial). Compensation is up to $1035.

If you struggle with your weight and would like to learn more, contact us to see if you qualify and are eligible to participate - please call 1-888-Y-STRESS or email Yweight@yale.edu


HIC #2000027868

Non-Treatment Studies

A second goal of the Stress Research Clinic is to investigate cognitive, neural, and biological factors associated with everyday stress and stress-related chronic diseases. We seek to discover biomarkers that could help identify risk for and promote successful treatment of mental and physical health disorders associated with stress

Mindfulness

Are you are parent of a 2 to 5 year old? Do you feel stressed?

Parenting Mindfully for Health (PMH) Study

The Yale Stress Center is looking for parents with children ages 2 to 5 years old to participate in a stress reduction and health research study. You will receive nutrition and exercise counseling.

Option to participate by phone or the Internet is available.

You can play an important role in research by volunteering for a free and confidential study. Compensation up to $1035

To learn more please call 1-888-Y-STRESS or email stress@yale.edu


HIC #2000023271

Neuroimaging

Do you Drink Beer?

Neuroimaging Cognitive and Affective Mechanisms of Alcohol Processing

If you are 21 to 45 years of age and drink beer you may be eligible to participate in this study. The study involves 5 sessions including MRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging). Compensation is up to $205.

To learn more or see if you are eligible to participate, call (203) 772 -8780 or email CAMSLab@yale.edu.


HIC#2000020404

In the Lab

Participate in a computer-based study

If you are 18-45 years old, you may be eligible to participate in this two-session research study.

Compensation $15/hour (plus up to a $10 bonus!)

To learn more or see if you are eligible, email us at camslab@yale.edu


HIC#2000028859