Research Studies at Very Shy UCSD

The UCSD Anxiety & Traumatic Stress Disorders Research Program has a number of on-going research studies actively recruiting participants with and without anxiety disorders.

Military Family Study of PTSD

Military Family Study of PTSD We are currently enrolling veterans and active duty military personnel who have (1) returned from Iraq or Afghanistan AND (2) have at least one child age 6 or older. Researchers are investigating family adjustment following OIF/OEF deployment. Servicemen with combat PTSD are eligible. Participants without PTSD will also be recruited for study. Families are provided monetary compensation. Please contact us at: (858) 534-6438.

PTSD Study

Randomized Controlled Trial of Hydrocortisone is a medication treatment study for PTSD. Symptoms can include nightmares, flashbacks, sleep difficulties, feeling on edge, and difficulty concentrating. Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD are investigating new treatments for individuals suffering from these symptoms. You must be between the ages of 18 and 65, otherwise in good health, and not currently receiving therapy--although use of antidepressant medication is permitted. Other eligibility criteria apply. Study drug is not currently approved by the FDA for this purpose. Call 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749) for more information.

Social Anxiety ImprovemENT (SAPIENT)

Social Anxiety ImprovemENT (SAPIENT) We are currently enrolling partcipants in a medication treatment research study in these cities: San Diego, Boston and Hamilton, Ontario. Please contact us at 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749).

INteroceptive Systems UnderLying Anxiety (INSULA)

INteroceptive Systems UnderLying Anxiety (INSULA) is a study involving cognitive behavioral therapy and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) brain scans for individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder (PD). Call 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749) for more information.

Domestic Violence Research Project

Domestic Violence Research Project is a study involving psychotherapy functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) brain scans for women who have experienced domestic violence. Call 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749) for more information.

FMRI (Brain Imaging Studies). Currently we are seeking participants for a variety of brain imaging studies involving healthy individuals. Compensation is provided. Please call 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749) for more information.