Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) -- is also known as major depression or clinical depression.   Major depression is a medical illness that disrupts a person's mood, behavior, thought processes, and physical health.   In some cases, major depressive disorder is a recurrent, episodic illness. This means that a person who has been depressed once and has recovered is likely to have another episode of depression in the future.   Major depression occurs about twice as often in women as in men and affects about 15% of the population.  

If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms you may be suffering from Major Depressive Disorder.

• Sadness                      
• Lack of motivation
• Negative thinking
• Problems falling asleep or getting up in the morning
• Appetite or weight changes
• Lack of concentration
• Feelings of anger or guilt

If you are between the ages of 18 and 65, are in general good health and have been feeling this way for the past month, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study for Major Depressive Disorder.

For information about this clinical research study, call (202) 994-2273

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - is usually diagnosed in childhood. It affects approximately 3% to 5% of all children, and many will still have it as adults. Recent data suggests that symptoms of ADHD continue into adulthood in up to 50% of persons with childhood ADHD. Typically, adults with ADHD are unaware that they have this disorder - they often just feel that it's impossible to get organized, to stick to a job, or to keep an appointment. The everyday tasks of getting up, getting dressed and ready for the day's work, getting to work on time, and being productive on the job can be major challenges for adults with ADHD.

If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms you may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):

• Difficulty concentrating or focusing
• Trouble with organization
• Losing or misplacing things
• Restlessness

If you are between the ages o f 18 and 50 and are in general good health you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study in which you will receive investigational medication and study-related physical exams at no cost. This study is located near the Foggy Bottom Metro station and requires 18 visits over 12 months.

For Information, call (202) 994-2273