Neuropsychiatric Research Institute

Are You Struggling With An Eating Disorder?
Earn money in our research studies... or get free treatment.
We are conducting a variety of scientific studies to find the best treatments for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. We also need normal volunteers for certain studies.
Volunteers who participate in our studies receive the latest and most effective therapies at the Eating Disorders Institute in Fargo and several other sites around the area. At the same time, they help medical science find the very best treatments for these disorders.
If you’re 18 or older... believe you may have an eating disorder... and want to be considered for our research program... please examine the research opportunities below and contact us to apply or for more information.

701-293-1335 or 1-877-299-3511
mail@nrifargo.com

Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
Click Here To Email Us About This Study LABS is a National Instites of Health (NIH)-funded consortium or six clinical centers and data coordinating center working in cooperation with NIH scientific staff to plan, develop, and conduct coordinated clinical, epidemiological, and behavioral research in bariatric surgery. LABS has brought together experts in bariatric surgery, obesisty research, internal medicine, endocrinology, behavioral science, outcomes research, epidemiology, and other relevant fields to plan and conduct studies that will analyze the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery and its impact on the health and well-being of patients with extreme obesity, and identify the kinds of patients who are most likely to benefit. The consortium has developed a database for collecting standardized information on patients undergoing bariatric surgery at the participating clinical centers. Rigorously collected information on patient characteristics, types of surgery, medical and psychosocial outcomes, and economic factors will ultimately provide science-based information on the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery. This information should lead to rational recommendations for clinical care.

AN Palm Earn up to $250
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Women ages 18 and older who have symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa are invited to take part in a research project. This study is being conducted by the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute (NRI) and the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This study provides us with information about Anorexia Nervosa – there is no treatment involved. Participants will be asked to complete a series of interviews and questionnaires, a blood draw, and a brief physical exam. After completing this portion of the study you will be asked to carry a palm pilot with you continuously for 2 weeks. During this time the palm pilot will randomly beep you 6 times/day to answer a series of questions on the palm pilot (2-3 minutes). You will also be asked to record certain behaviors on the palm pilot as they occur throughout the day. In addition, you will be called three times over the 2-week period to report your daily food intake.

You will be paid $100 for each week that you carry the palm pilot. You may also earn a $50 bonus for responding to the palm pilot beeps on time -- a total of $250.

If you are interested in this study and would like further information please contact:

Chad Lystad at 701-365-4918 or Heather Simonich at 701-365-4948

(Toll free: 1-877-299-3511 ext. 4918 or 4948.)

Compulsive Buying Treatment Study
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Free Compulsive Buying Treatment Program offered for:

Male or female adult individuals with symptoms of compulsive shopping willing to participate in 10 weeks of treatment and a 6 month follow up visit.

Research Participants will receive at no cost:

Psychological Assessment to determine eligibility
One of Two Treatments for Compulsive Buying

Participants will be paid $30 for the 6 month follow-up visit.

For more information please contact Astrid at 701-365-4946 or 1-877-299-3511 (Ext: 4946) or via email at: amuller@nrifargo.com .

All calls confidential.

Cognitive Effects of Obesity
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The Neuropsychiatric Research Institute of Fargo is conducting a study to examine the cognitive effects of obesity. Male and female volunteers are needed who are overweight and not planning on having bariatric surgery in the next two years. Participation involves 4 research visits over the course of 2 years. Earn up to $200 for your participation.

For more information please call 701-365-4977 or

toll free at 1-877-299-3511.

All calls confidential.