Research study looking at the effect of thyroid hormone on brain structure
Dr. Olusola Ajilore (M.D/Ph.D.) at The University of Illinois Chicago is conducting a research study looking at the effect of thyroid hormone on brain structure.
You may be eligible if you:
1. Are 21-60
2. Have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and/or have recently been prescribed levothyroxine.
If you are eligible and agree to participate you will undergo Cognitive Testing Questionnaires Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Scans
Interested volunteers should have no history of depression. This study involves a time commitment of approximately 3 hours per visit. Visits will include a baseline, 3-month follow-up, and 6-month follow-up. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. All information you give is confidential.
Please complete our survey, call, or email for more information.
SURVEY: https://is.gd/UICthyroidstudy
CALL: 312-996-0711
EMAIL: ajilorelab
uic [dot] edu
Please specify that you are calling about the Thyroid Study.
IRB# 2016-0678
Principal Investigator(s)
Olusola Ajilore MD, PhD
- Associate Head for Faculty Development
- University of Illinois Center for Depression and Resilience (UI CDR) Professor of Psychiatry
- Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program
- Director, Clinical Research Core/Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- Director, Adult Neuroscience Residency Research Track
- Co-Director, UICOM Medical Scientist Training Program
- Department of Psychiatry
- University of Illinois-Chicago
- Associate Head for Faculty Development
- University of Illinois Center for Depression and Resilience (UI CDR) Professor of Psychiatry
- Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program
- Director, Clinical Research Core/Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- Director, Adult Neuroscience Residency Research Track
- Co-Director, UICOM Medical Scientist Training Program
- Department of Psychiatry
- University of Illinois-Chicago
(312) 413-4562
oajiloreuic [dot] edu