CADE Clinic

CURRENT RESEARCH

We currently require research participants for four studies: 

 

Treatment Studies 

New treatment for adoloscents with bipolar disorder information flyer. Psychological Treatment of Adolescents

Psychological therapy has been recommended as the frontline treatment for adolescents with bipolar disorder. It is an important adjunctive treatment for many adults with bipolar disorder and is increasingly being applied in younger populations. Tailoring therapies which have already proved to be successful in treating adult populations is the next step in developing an effective treatment for adolescents. This process is currently happening at the CADE Clinic.


 

To be eligible for this study, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Have bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder
  • Aged between 15 and 20 years old


Contact: For more information about accessing this treatment for you, your child or someone you know, please call Catherine Cahill on 0401 611 578 or email jbp@cadeclinic.com.

There is no cost for this treatment (bulk-billed under Medicare).

  

Neuroimaging Studies

Alcohol Study

The CADE Clinic conducted a research study investigating how alcohol affects brain function of young women who binge drink, compared to light drinkers.

The study involved women aged 18 - 25 years who consumed six or more alcoholic drinks in a row on most weekends.

Click here to read the newspaper article published in the North Shore Times about the study. 

 

Neuropsychology Studies

 

Image of the brain.Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder Study

The Department of Psychiatry at Royal North Shore Hospital is looking for people aged 18-50 years old with Bipolar illness and/or Borderline Personality Disorder to participate in a study investigating brain functions that underlie these conditions with the use of neuropsychological assessment.

 

Participation in the study will involve:

  • a telephone screening and an interview with an experienced psychiatrist to ensure eligibility for the study (i.e., diagnosis of a bipolar illness or borderline personality disorder)
  • completion of some questionnaires related to mood and behaviours, and questions relating to mental health history and use of alcohol and recreational drugs
  • a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.

 

Contact: If you or someone you know are interested in participating and/or would like more information, please contact Michelle Tanious on (02) 9926 5614 or email at research@cadeclinic.com.