Sunday, July 29, 2007

RADAR (Research Aimed at Depression and Anxiety Reduction-in COPD/EMPHYSEMA): AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH DEPRESSION AND/OR ANXIETY

WHAT IS THE RADAR PROGRAM?

The RADAR (Research Aimed at Depression and Anxiety Reduction-in COPD/Emphysema)Program is looking for eligible volunteers!! The Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine are looking for veterans (anyone who has served in the military)for an education program geared to help them cope with symptoms of nervousness and/or anxiety as well as their breathing problems. This is a study made up of 8 weekly classes, each lasting about an hour that are held at the VA Hospital. Also, you will be asked to answer some questions about how you are doing and feeling half way through the classes (week 4) and after the last class (week 8). Then you will come back to answer similar questions at 4 months, 8 months and 12 months after completing the classes.

REIMBURSEMENT?
It will not cost you anything to participate in the study. The program is free to those who decide tojoin teh study. You may also receive up to $130 for completing the entire study.

INTERESTED?
If you are interested in learning more about the study call the RADAR Program directly at 713-794-8692

*This study is funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and is approved by Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston VA Medical Center.


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