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Current Studies

Interested in participating in one of our studies?

We are currently recruiting for two studies: 


Cannabidiol (CBD) Anxiety Study

Are you Shy? Feel Anxious In Social Situations? Worry About Being Judged or Evaluated by Others?

You may be eligible for a study examining how cannabidiol (CBD) affects biological and stress responses believed to underlie anxiety disorders. We are looking for people ages 18 to 70 who are experiencing feelings of social anxiety.

The study involves:

  • Clinical interviews & questionnaires
  • Computer & behavioral tasks
  • Blood Draws & ECG
  • Taking CBD or Placebo for 3 days
  • Compensation for participation

If interested, please fill out this brief pre-screen to determine your initial eligibility! If the pre-screen shows that you are initially eligible for our research study, please be sure to follow the instructions listed to provide your contact information. 

Amplification of Positivity Study

Feeling Anxious, Stressed, or Worried? Sad, Down, or Uninterested?

You may be eligible for a study examining a behavioral treatment designed to improve positive emotions, behaviors, and related brain functioning. We are looking for people ages 18 to 55 who are experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Not be taking psychiatric medications
  • Not have a history of a major head injury
  • Be able to have an MRI scan
  • Other eligibility criteria may apply
The study involves:
  • Clinical interviews & questionnaires
  • Computer tasks & behavioral measures
  • Behavioral Treatment
  • MRI scan of your brain
  • Compensation will be provided
  • Parts of this study may be completed remotely

If interested, please fill out this brief pre-screen to determine your initial eligibility! If the pre-screen shows that you are initially eligible for our research study, please be sure to follow the instructions listed to provide your contact information.