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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Your family may be eligible to join a research study, which is currently underway at UCSD, if
- You or a member of your family has Bipolar Disorder, and
- There are any other members in the family with either Bipolar Disorder or Depression.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All information obtained will remain completely confidential for every family member.
No names or other identifying information will ever be revealed.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
· Any interested family member may call, write or email our office to discuss family eligibility.
· An interview will be scheduled including the blood draw at a time and place which is convenient for you.
· Appointments may take place either in person or over the telephone.
WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION INVOLVE?
The volunteer process begins with a
phone call to determine eligibility.
· Interested family members will be contacted by our staff only with their permission.
· A confidential 2-3 hour interview -
Each family member will talk privately with one of our staff members who
will ask you questions about your health history and current status.
· A blood sample -
This involves a blood draw of a few ounces. Our staff completes the blood draws
for in-person appointments. We also have a contract with a phlebotomist
group for blood draws done in volunteers' homes.
· Each participant will be paid a token amount in thanks for their time and interest.
Please
call toll free or email requests for further information on how to volunteer
1-888-BP-GENES
(274-3637) rmckinney@ucsd.edu
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UCSD
Department of Psychiatry