[friedgreymatter]

Hello.

I'm looking for information about clinical trials in the New York City area for drugs like gabapentine, carbamazepine or valproate.

Does anyone know of a good source?

Also, is anyone currently taking any of these medications for conditions similar to Borderline Personality Disorder? Has anyone found it effective in treating extreme anxiety/depression?

Any info. much appreciated.

Thank you.
-Ray

[(JD)]

gabapentine nearly killed me last year. .. but then, that's me. (smirk.) I tried it for pain managment, and symptoms of MS. I was on carbamazepine years ago... I think... must be a reason I'm not on it now. Haven't heard anything further, fgm... but will check around for you. TC

[jbug]

What are the other names for those meds? I think I've been on everything so I could have a few stories for you.

Jbug

[(JD)]

um Gabitril is one... _brain dead_ duh http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html

[darkeyes]

Hi there,
If you know the manufacturer's name on those meds., you can trying to go to their websites, often they will show ongoing clinical trials, and who to contact to become part of the study. That's what I have seen. If you know of a particular pdoc or research hospital/college working with a pharmaceutical company on a new med. or the disorder(s) that may help too. I wish you luck with this. Let us know what you find.

Please take care now,
DE

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[Eva1nder]

www. clinicaltrials.gov

I know you live in ny and you might be interested in this info:

Trial Information

Summary: Biological Correlates of Personality Disorder

The Special Evaluation Program for Mood and Personality disorders currently focuses on personality and the underlying psychological and neurobiological factors that contribute to disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder and Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Compensation Provided

Patient Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:

Men and Women between 18 to 65 years of age

Siezure disorders and/or current drug or alcohol abuse.

Contact:

Michael Carrizal, Evaluation Program
Mount Sinai Medical Center
One Gustave L. Levy Place

New York, NY 10029
Telephone: 212-241-0441
Fax: 212-659-9294
Email: mpgroup@mssm.edu

I almost got involved in a study program at mount sinai for bipolar/bpd, but backed out because they would need me to go off all meds and I got nervous at the time because I wasn't doing well.

Hope the info helps.

Eva