COPE Research Participation
The following research studies are in progress:
If you're interested in participating, see the contact information under each study below.
Mood and Anxiety Comorbidity in the Presentation and Course of Anorexia Nervosa
What we'll study |
Researchers at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic are studying the relation of mood and anxiety problems to treatment response in patients with anorexia nervosa. |
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Who can participate |
To participate, you must:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Be receiving inpatient or day hospital treatment at COPE
- Have been told by COPE staff that you have a current or past diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (we will provide a free diagnostic evaluation if you're unsure)
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How we'll conduct the study |
Study participants will complete interviews and questionnaires over six total sessions:
- Two during treatment
- One before discharge
- One each at 3, 6, and 12 months after discharge
Assessment sessions will require one to 4.5 hours to complete.
Study activities during treatment will be conducted at COPE. Follow-up appointments will take place at COPE or by phone or mail.
Participants will be paid $350 for completing all study activities. |
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Who to contact |
For more information, please call study investigator, Jennifer Wildes, PhD, at 412-246-5841. |
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Optimizing Technology in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa
What we'll study |
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is comparing two experimental methods of delivering treatment for bulimia nervosa. |
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Who can participate |
To participate, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have internet access
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How we'll conduct the study |
Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive cognitive-behavioral therapy — the treatment of choice for bulimia — through one of the following experimental methods:
- Face-to-face groups
- Internet chat groups
There is no cost for participating in this trial. |
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Who to contact |
For more information, please contact the CBT4BN Research Coordinator at 412-647-1776 or cbt4bn@upmc.edu. |
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Olanzapine Versus Placebo for Outpatients with Anorexia Nervosa
What we'll study |
Researchers at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic are conducting a placebo-controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of a research medication in the outpatient treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa. |
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Who can participate |
In order to participate, you must…
- Have anorexia nervosa
- Be 18-55 years of age
- Be medically stable for outpatient treatment (screening evaluation will be provided at no cost to you)
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How we'll conduct the study |
Study participants will be offered 16 weeks of medication (active or inactive) and medical monitoring by a psychiatrist. All treatment will be provided at no cost to you.
Study participants will be asked to complete assessments (interviews, questionnaires, or medical evaluations) before treatment, at monthly intervals during treatment, and at one- and two-month follow-up appointments.
Information gathered for the study will remain confidential.
Study participants will be paid $250 upon completion of the study activities. |
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Who to contact |
For more information, please call 412-246-5930 |
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