Research
Research is a vital part of the Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to increase our knowledge through research and apply it directly to the care of the individual patient.
Following is a list of our current research projects area. Please click to see the ongoing research in any given area:
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Affective Disorders
Ethnicity & the Diagnosis of Affective Illness
Principal Investigator: Michael Gara, Ph.D.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Developing Treatment, Treatment Validation, and Treatment Scope in the Setting of an Autism Clinical Trial
Principal Investigator: Sherry Novotny, M.D.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Principal Investigator: Sherry Novotny, M.D.
Oxcarbazine versus Placebo in Childhood Autism
Sherry Novotny, M.D.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Trials Network
Principal Investigator: Ted Petti, M.D.
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Depression
Antidepressant Adherence Among Hispanics
Principal Investigator: Alex Interian, Ph.D.
Treating Depression in Parkinson’s Disease: A New Method
Principal Investigator: Roseanne Dobkin, Ph.D.
Treatment of Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Safety & Efficacy of ONO-2333Ms in Patients with Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
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Fibromyalgia
Eszopiclone in the Treatment of Insomnia and Associated Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Principal Investigator: Lesley Allen, Ph.D.
Flexible Dose Duloxetine versus Placebo in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Principal Investigator: Lesley Allen, Ph.D.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PD0332334 For the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
Placebo & Escitalopram Controlled Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Pexacerfont BMS-560286 in the Treatment of Outpatients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
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Hispanic / Latino Mental Health
Ethnicity & the Diagnosis of Affective Illness
Principal Investigator: Michael Gara, Ph.D.
Antidepressant Adherence Among Hispanics
Principal Investigator: Alex Interian, Ph.D.
Critical Research Issues in Latino Mental Health
Principal Investigator: Javier Escobar, M.D.
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Insomnia
Eszopiclone in the Treatment of Insomnia and Associated Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Principal Investigator: Lesley Allen, Ph.D.
Treatment of Insomnia in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Multi-Site, Placebo Controlled Study of Eszopiclone
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
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Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms
Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms in Primary Care Research Center
Principal Investigator: Javier Escobar, M.D.
Managing Unexplained Physical Symptoms: Bridging Primary and Psychiatric Care
Principal Investigator: Lesley Allen, Ph.D.
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Mental Health in Primary Care
Managing Unexplained Physical Symptoms: Bridging Primary and Psychiatric Care
Principal Investigator: Lesley Allen, Ph.D.
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Parkinsons Disease
Treating Depression in Parkinson’s Disease: A New Method
Principal Investigator: Roseanne Dobkin, Ph.D.
Treatment of Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
Funding Source : National Institute of Neurological disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Treatment of Insomnia in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Multi-Site, Placebo Controlled Study of Eszopiclone
Principal Investigator: Matthew Menza, M.D.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of PTSD in SMI Clients
Principal Investigator (site): Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.
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Schizophrenia / Serious Mental Illness
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of PTSD in SMI Clients
Principal Investigator (site): Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.
Effectiveness Trial of Attention Shaping for Schizophrenia
Principal Investigator: Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.
Comparative Study of the MATRICS and IntegNeuro Cognitive Assessment Batteries
Principal Investigator: Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.
Efficacy of Pregnenolone in Patients with Schizophrenia
Principal Investigator (site): Steven Silverstein, Ph.D.
Task Persistence in Smokers With and Without Schizophrenia
Principal Investigator: Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D.
A Comparison of Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation for Smokers with Serious Mental Illness
Principal Investigator: Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D.
Nicotine Intake in Smokers with Schizophrenia
Principal Investigator: Jill M. Williams, M.D.
Using Peer Counselors to Address Tobacco Among Mental Health Consumers
Principal Investigator: Jill M. Williams, M.D.
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Substance Use Disorders
Maintaining Independence & Sobriety Through Systems Integration, Outreach & Networking: The MISSION Program
Principal Investigator: Anna Kline , Ph.D.
Mental Health and Substance Use Post OIF/OEF
Principal Investigator: Anna Kline , Ph.D.
Drug Abuse Prevention During Developmental Transitions
Principal Investigator: Rutgers , The State University of New Jersey ; Paul Lehrer, Ph.D., Co-investigator
Alcohol Memory & Affective Regulation
Co-Principal Investigators: Paul Lehrer, Ph.D., Marsha Bates, Ph.D. ( Rutgers )
Cue-Elicit Craving and Genetics in Relapse in Cocaine Dependence
Principal Investigator: David Smelson, Psy.D.
Addressing Tobacco in Addictions Treatment Programs
Principal Investigator: Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D.
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Tobacco Use & Dependence
Task Persistence in Smokers With and Without Schizophrenia
Principal Investigator: Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D.
A Comparison of Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducation for Smokers with Serious Mental Illness
Principal Investigator: Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D.
Nicotine Intake in Smokers with Schizophrenia
Principal Investigator: Jill M. Williams, M.D.
Using Peer Counselors to Address Tobacco Among Mental Health Consumers
Principal Investigator: Jill M. Williams, M.D.
Addressing Tobacco in Addictions Treatment Programs
Principal Investigator: Marc L. Steinberg, Ph.D.
Trial of Selegiline Transdermal System as an Aid For Smoking Cessation
Principal Investigator: Jill M. Williams, M.D.
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