Generalized Anxiety Disorder Study
This is a 10-Week Study in Austin, Texas
The purpose of this research study is to see if the study drug, called ITI-1284 can help improve anxiety symptoms when taken in addition to your usual medication for generalized anxiety disorder which is one of the following medications: escitalopram, duloxetine, venlafaxine, paroxetine, or buspirone.
Generalized anxiety disorder means that you experience excessive and often uncontrollable worry about life events that interfere with day-to-day activities. You may experience worry, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, bad mood, muscle tension, or sleep problems.
How To Qualify For This Study:
- Be ages 18 and over
- You must meet DSM-5-TR criteria for moderate or severe GAD, confirmed by a qualified clinician.
- You must have tried and currently be taking at least one approved medication for GAD (such as paroxetine, venlafaxine XR, duloxetine, escitalopram, or buspirone)
- You cannot have a diagnosis of: Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, or any other anxiety/psychiatric condition.
- Have a BMI of 19-40
- Other criteria may apply
Commonly Asked Questions About This Study
Why should I participate in this study?
People choose to participate in clinical trials for a variety of reasons, including receiving compensation for their efforts, no-cost medical exams, the chance to play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new medical treatments before they are available to the wider public, and help others by contributing to the future of medical science.
Are clinical studies safe?
There are plenty of misconceptions about what happens on a clinical research study. These are just that: myths. Your safety is our number one priority. Drug development is highly regulated with strict safety and ethical guidelines and we take those regulations very seriously. Your health is constantly monitored by specialized physicians with several years of experience.
Do I have to pay to participate in clinical studies?
Participating in our studies won’t cost you a dime. In fact, we compensate you for your efforts during the clinical trial. Our research staff also provides all study-related medication and care at no expense to you.
What if I change my mind about participating?
Our clinical studies are always voluntary. You are free to withdraw your consent at any time. Once you’ve already started the clinical study, our doctors may need you to come back for a visit, just to check that the drug is out of your system.