Screening Protocol for Brain Imaging Studies in Schizophrenia

Who we are looking for:

• Ages 18-65
• Diagnosis or symptoms of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, or Schizophreniform disorder
• On or off medication (we have studies available for both)
• Negative urine toxicology (except for Cannabis in some cases)
• Proficient in English

How to participate:

• Call or email one of the following to express your interest:
  mmtilab.sbu@gmail.com
  Francesca.giammanco@stonybrookmedicine.edu
  (631) 495-5441
   
• To determine if you are eligible, you will first be asked a series of questions on the phone
• Following this, if you are found to qualify, a team member will schedule a weekday for you to come in person for the first visit

Your participation:

• As mentioned, there are a variety of different studies investigating Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Schizophreniform disorder (as well as symptoms of these disorders) within our lab
  
  Most of these studies can be completed within 3-7 visits
  Procedures for all studies involve the following, although some involve additional tasks:
  
  Confidential interviews
  A physical exam (with blood/urine collection & ECG)
  Surveys & questionnaires
  Cognitive testing and behavioral tasks
  MRI and/or PET scan(s)

Benefits & Compensation:

• Compensation is dependent upon which study you are interested in and eligible for
  Compensation ranges from $80-$2,910 for completing all study procedures
   
• Other possible benefits include helping understand the underlying science and treatments for people with schizophrenia, and receiving medical procedures - such as a physical exam, diagnostic evaluation, and brain imaging- at no cost to you.

Contact Information:

Multi-Modal Translational Imaging (MMTI) Lab 
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health 
Stony Brook Medicine

https://www.mmtilab.org/
mmtilab.sbu@gmail.com
Francesca.giammanco@stonybrookmedicine.edu
(631) 495-5441