Dean Foundation

Does Your Child Experience Migraine Headaches?

If the answer to this question is yes, and your child is 12-17 years of age, and experiences two or more migraine headaches a month, he or she may be eligible to join a clinical research study looking at an investigational treatment for migraine headaches.

The study will involve 3-4 visits to our clinic.  Your child would be given a nasal spray containing study medication to take when a migraine headache occurs.

Diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Researchers in Madison are currently testing an investigational medication for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

-Are between the ages of 18-65 years old

-Have diarrhea predominant IBS

All participants will receive study medication or placebo, study-related testing, physical exams and lab work at no charge and may be compensated for travel.

For more info call the Dean Foundation at 608.260.2995.

COPD is a lung disease, most often caused by smoking that gets worse over time.

Although there’s currently no cure for COPD, research is being conducted to find treatments to help prevent and control symptoms.

Researchers in Madison are currently testing an investigational, long-acting treatment for COPD.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are a current smoker or were a smoker in the past
• Have a history or diagnosis of COPD
• Are 40 years of age or older

For more information, call 608.260.2995

Please mention study #568

Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
Do you currently have feelings of depression?

Feeling down?
Hopeless?
Anxious?
Not enjoying life?

You may be eligible for a paid clinical trial studying the effectiveness of an investigational medication for bipolar depression.

For more information call JoAnn 608.827.2333
Please mention study #582

If you are suffering from depression, you know how emotionally painful it can be.  Many people experience unexplained aches and pains as well. 

We are studying an antidepressant to find out if it reduces the pain associated with depression. 

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are at least 18 years old
• Are experiencing feelings of depression
• Are experiencing some aches and pains
• Are able to visit the doctor’s office 7 times in 10 weeks

Additional criteria will be assessed by the study doctor to confirm your eligibility.  All study medications and study related care will be provided to you at not cost and reimbursement for travel will be provided. 

Please mention study #587