Clinical Research

Benefits of Participating in a Research Study:

• Access to new treatments that may improve the participant’s clinical condition.
• Opportunity to participate in studies that may benefit others with the same condition.
• Ongoing medical and psychiatric care at no cost, which may include: study medication, laboratory evaluations, ECG analysis, complete physical and psychiatric examinations.

Our current studies that we are ACTIVELY ENROLLING FOR include:

1. Pediatric ADHD (6-17 years of age)
2. Sociability associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (18-45 years of age)
3. Major Depressive Disorder (18-65 years of age)
4. Agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease (50-90 years of age)
5. Pediatric Tourettes (6-17 years of age)
6. Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) (18-65 years of age)
7. Soon to open! Major Depressive Disorder MDD (18-65 years of age)

To learn more about our clinical research opportunities please contact:

Catherine Masters, BA
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Telephone: 248-290-5400
Email:[email protected]

Allison Aplin, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Telephone: 248-290-5400 
Email: [email protected]

ECG analysis

ECG analysis refers to the interpretation of electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) recordings, which measure the electrical activity of the heart over time. ECG analysis is used to assess the heart's rhythm, rate, and overall cardiac health, as well as to diagnose various cardiac conditions, such as arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and conduction abnormalities.

Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by the gradual decline in cognitive abilities, including memory loss, difficulty with language and communication, impaired reasoning and judgment, and changes in mood or behavior. Alzheimer's disease is caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain, leading to the death of nerve cells and the deterioration of brain tissue. It typically worsens over time and significantly impacts daily functioning and quality of life.

Tourette’s

Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. These tics can range from mild to severe and can include blinking, head jerking, throat clearing, and involuntary vocal sounds or words. Tourette's syndrome often begins in childhood and tends to peak during the teenage years, with symptoms improving or changing over time for many individuals. The exact cause of Tourette's syndrome is unknown, but it is believed to involve abnormalities in the brain's neurotransmitter systems.

Tics are sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic movements or vocalizations that are involuntary and often difficult to control. These can manifest as motor tics, such as eye blinking, head jerking, or shoulder shrugging, or as vocal tics, such as throat clearing, grunting, or repetitive sounds. Tics are commonly associated with Tourette syndrome but can also occur in other conditions, such as transient tic disorder or chronic motor or vocal tic disorder. Tics may vary in frequency, intensity, and duration and can be worsened by stress, fatigue, or anxiety.

Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary and repetitive movements of the face, tongue, and other body parts. These movements can include grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, and rapid blinking. Tardive dyskinesia is typically caused by long-term use of certain medications, particularly antipsychotic medications used to treat psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. It can develop after months or years of medication use and may persist even after the medication is discontinued.