What is Study Search?


StudySearch is an online listing of research studies that are seeking volunteers at Washington University School of Medicine. Participating in a clinical study is a rare opportunity to make a great contribution to humanity. The information scientists gain through medical research helps to improve medical care for everyone.  

Recently Added Studies?

Reward motivations

This study will examine how adolescents (aged 10-13) respond to different type of rewards (absolute points and social rewards).

NOA

The purpose of the study is to examine how young children's personality, such as tendencies of perfectionism, need for structure, fear of making mistakes, anxious apprehension, and inflexibility can at sometimes be helpful in school and at home and also sometimes be associated with anxiety and difficulties in social situations.

Term EMMI

The purpose of the study is to develop a safe, non-invasive technology capable of assessing contraction patterns in the uterus during labor.

Imaging Maladaptive Daydreaming

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is a difference in the brains of people with maladaptive daydreaming and those without.

Corpus Callosum Disorders Research

The purpose of the study is to investigate differences in brain connectivity, functionality, and cognitive outcomes in individuals with corpus callosum disorders (CCD) relative to the neurotypical population in order to determine the role of the corpus callosum in high level cognition.

Featured Studies


Community-Associated Drug-Resistant Microbes Study

The purpose of this study is to learn more about drug-resistant microbes in the community (including how often people have them, who is most likely to have them, and places in the home where they may be present).

Brain Biomechanics Measurement

The purpose of the study is to examine how the brain moves in response to skull motion.

Chronic Venous thrombosis Relief with Adjunctive Catheter-Directed Therapy (C-TRACT)

The C-TRACT Study is comparing two treatment strategies for patients with leg symptoms following a blood clot diagnosis, such as post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).