Who are we
Our clinical faculty are internationally recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of mood and other related psychiatric disorders. The Woman’s Board Depression Treatment Research Center (TRC) is located within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, and conducts a variety of clinical trials without cost to eligible individuals. The TRC is recognized for many years of experience in conducting landmark clinical trials and in providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and clinical care for patients suffering from a variety of mental health disorders. Our studies are funded by a variety of sources including federal grants, industry, and private endowments.
Our team
Our clinical staff has expertise in:
- Diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders
- Educating patients, families and communities
- Supervision, education and mentorship of psychiatry residents and medical students
- Investigating the possible causes of psychiatric disorders
- Established and new treatments for treatment-resistant disorders, including vagus nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulation, Spravato (esketamine), and psychedelics
- New treatments for potential FDA-approval
- Successfully conducting a wide variety of clinical trials
- Consulting with industry, educational organizations, and mental health practices
Director: John Zajecka, MD
Associate Director: Josh Eloge, MD
Administrative manager, regulatory coordinator: Linda Skaggs
Clinical Research Coordinators: Stephanie Gutierrez, Karen Neimanas
Why participate in a clinical trial?
Cutting-edge treatment.
Access to treatments often not available from a private practice or primary care provider, with an emphasis on an evidence-based, personalized, team approach.
High standard of care.
A comprehensive, confidential, state-of-the-art evaluation by a team of experts in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. Research has shown that high quality of care provided to study participants is a benefit itself and patients in clinical trials tend to fare better than those receiving standard clinical treatment.
The chance to make a difference.
Through research, practitioners learn how to treat mood disorders more effectively. This learning contributes to the overall growth and sophistication of mental health medicine.
No cost or obligation.
Qualified patients receive study-related procedures including bloodwork, labs, EKG and other study-related tests at no charge. No insurance is required. Participants can withdraw at any time.
Regulated and monitored practices.
All of our studies are reviewed by the Rush University Medical Center Institutional Review Board to ensure the highest quality of clinical care.
To learn more about our current clinical trials and see if you may qualify for a study, please call 312-942-6597.
Our current clinical trials:
Compass
Contact us
Woman’s Board Depression Treatment Research Center
Rush University Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Phone: (312) 942-6597