Have you been feeling sad, down, or unmotivated for at least the past several weeks? Are you interested in participating in a potentially effective computerized self-help program for depression? Are you interested in furthering scientific understanding of what role genetics play in predicting how people respond to treatment?
Researchers based at the University of Texas at Austin are looking for adults (ages 18 to 55) from around the country to participate in a study examining if genetic profiles can predict response to a computerized self-help program for depression.
The study takes place in the comfort of your own home or where ever you have private internet access. The study involves completing an 8-week computerized self-help program for depression. Before treatment, you will be asked to mail (postage paid) a saliva sample for genetic testing and to complete study interviews and questionnaires. You will also be asked to complete study interviews and questionnaires to determine whether treatment was helpful for you.
Eligible participants will receive $25 for completing a post-treatment follow-up assessment. There will be no in-person/face-to-face appointments and all procedures will occur via the phone and internet.
You will need to complete a screening questionnaire and interview to determine whether you are eligible for this study.
For more information about the study, please see the study website at http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/group/beeverslab/deprexisINFO.htm
We will make every effort to respond in a timely manner. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Please forward this information to anyone you believe may be interested in our studies.