Postmenopausal Volunteers Needed
The NHLBI Cardiology Branch needs postmenopausal volunteers for an outpatient study comparing estrogen and lipid-lowering therapies. Participants must not be taking any medications, hormone replacements or vitamins or be willing to stop medications for 2 months. Volunteers will be paid. Call Rita Mincemoyer, 6-3666.
Male Volunteers Needed at NIMH
The Biological Psychiatry Branch, NIMH, is seeking male volunteers ages 18-45 to participate in a 5-month study investigating the effects of reproductive hormones on brain and behavior. Volunteers must be free of medical illnesses and not taking any medication on a regular basis. They will complete daily rating forms and be asked to participate in one of several protocols. Payment will be in accordance with the duration of each visit and the type of protocol. For more information, call Nazli Haq, 6-9675.
Climacteric Research Recruits
The behavioral endocrinology section, NIMH, is seeking men and women over age 45 who are medication-free and experiencing such symptoms as: feeling sad or "flat," sustained lack of enjoyment and motivation, loss of energy, and decreased sexual interest. Eligible subjects will be recruited for a treatment study that augments age-related decline in the hormone dehydro-epiandrosterone. For information call Jean Murphy, 6-9675.
Volunteers Wanted
NIMH seeks female volunteers ages 18-45 for a 5-month study of the effects of reproductive hormones on brain and behavior. Volunteers must have regular menstrual cycles with no changes in mood in relationship to menses, be free of illness and not taking any hormones or medication on a regular basis. Payment will be provided. For more information, call Dr. Catherine Roca, 6-9675.
Socially Anxious Vols Needed
Men and women who experience anxiety in social and performance situations (e.g., parties, dates, work, public speaking) are needed for a 4-hour study on psychological and behavioral aspects of social anxiety and alcohol use. Eligible participants will receive a $40 payment. For more information, call Giao Tran at American University's Agoraphobia and Anxiety Program, (202) 885-1743.
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