We are continually trying to learn more about the causes of anxiety and the best ways to help people to overcome their anxiety problems. Our staff are internationally known for publishing numerous books and scientific papers on the nature and treatment for anxiety disorders. Through research at the ATRC and similar clinics around the world, there have been enormous advances in the treatment of anxiety in recent years.
 

Eligibility for participation in these studies is determined by clinical and research staff following your initial intake.  Participation is never mandatory, and a decision to decline study participation will in no way detract from or interfere with your treatment. 

 
All studies at the ATRC have been reviewed and approved by the Research Ethics Board at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton.

To read about some of the previous research work done by our Staff/Researchers, see the following link to

 Staff/Researchers Publications

CURRENT PROJECTS at the ATRC:

Understanding Treatment Non-Response in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Pilot Study

Contact Person:
 

     Karen Rowa, Ph.D.

     Tel: 905-522-1155, ext. 33656

     Email: krowa@stjoes.ca

Description:

This study is examining the characteristics of people who do and do not fully respond to cognitive behavioural therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder.  With this information, we hope to improve our current treatments to make sure that people get as much benefit as possible from the treatment.  Anyone receiving CBT for OCD at our centre is eligible to participate. 

Near the beginning of your treatment sessions (i.e., between sessions 3 and 5), we would ask you to complete some questionnaires about how much the explanation of your treatment makes sense.  After treatment is complete, you would complete an interview with one of our staff members asking about the severity of your OCD symptoms as well as a variety of questionnaires.   

Understanding Stress in General Anxiety Disorder

Contact Person:

Joelle LeMoult
ATRCresearch@gmail.com

Description:

This study is looking at how people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) respond to different moods, such as relaxation and stress. We also are hoping to better understand why people respond differently in order to improve treatment for anxiety disorders.

The study is open to people who are planning to participate in group treatment for GAD. We would invite you to the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre for approximately 2.5 hours one afternoon before treatment. You would fill out some questionnaires, complete tasks on the computer, and rate your mood during different activities. To thank you for your help, you will receive $20 plus the cost of parking.

To find out more about this opportunity, please email ATRCresearch@gmail.com.