Current Research Trials & Opportunities

We are not recruiting forensic research participants at this time. Please see "Other Opportunities".

The Mood Disorders Unit of the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research and the Royal Ottawa Hospital are conducting a study to gain a better understanding of the factors that influence antidepressant treatment response of individuals. This study includes an assessment of your past and current psychological symptoms through clinical interviews and questionnaires.

Men and Women

Have experienced symptoms of major depression.

Have been treated with antidepressant medications.

Mandi Peterson

(613) 722-6521 ext.7026

We are looking for female participants to take part in this study investigating the risk factors for depression.

Participation involves completing some questionnaires and interviews regarding your psychological health, personality and family history

Non-depressed females.

Mandi Peterson

(613) 722-6521 ext. 7026

If you’ve been suffering from the symptoms of depression —feeling sad or down, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, lack of energy and concentration, among others— you may be eligible to participate in a research study and receive treatment.

This study will include specialized evaluation, assessment, treatment and medication.

Qualified participants will:

• be between 18 and 65 years old

• not have abused alcohol or drugs in the past six months

Only a limited number of participants will be accepted, so please contact us today for more information:

Wendy Fusee

or call (613) 722-6521 ext. 7828

We are not recruiting participants at this time.

Schizophrenia patients are being recruited for study participation through physician referal only. Please ask your doctor for more information about participating in a research study.

We are not recruiting stress and anxiety participants at this time. Please see "Other Opportunities".

Is your child SUFFERING from Anxiety?

The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research is inviting youth, ages 12-18, who are suffering from an anxiety disorder to participate in leading-edge research. The study provides each eligible participant with specialized assessment and 4 months of individual weekly sessions of psychological treatment.

For more Information call Sarah: 613-722-6521 ext. 6118, or email

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Are you between the ages of 12 and 18?

Are you healthy, interested in research and can use some extra cash?

…We need YOU for a few hours and we'll make it worthwhile.

Researchers at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research are recruiting for a study examining how young people cope with stress and worry.

The study requires up to 4 visits, and each participant will be paid $25 per visit

For more Information call Amy: 613-722-6521 ext. 6119, or email

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Please see "Other Opportunities" for research studies in Neuroelectrophysiology.

We are not recruiting sleep disorder research participants at this time. Please see "Other Opportunities".

There are no other opportunities currently available.