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Low Dose Naltrexone for the Treatment of Gulf War Illness (palo alto)
LOW DOSE NALTREXONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF GULF WAR ILLNESS
A study conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine
We are conducting a small research study that tests the effectiveness of low dose naltrexone in treating symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome. Participation lasts 22 weeks. Visits to the Stanford Pain laboratory occur every two weeks, for a total of 12 visits. You will be compensated $360 for your time. All tests and treatments involved with the study are provided at no cost.
Requirements for participation in the study:
• Must have been deployed to the Persian Gulf during the 1991 Gulf War.
• Must be between the ages of 33 and 55.
• Must have chronic, ongoing problems with any of the following symptoms:
Fatigue, Headache, Memory Problems, Gastrointestinal problems, Muscle/joint pain, Shortness of breath, Sleep disturbances
• Symptoms must have begun during or soon after deployment to the Persian Gulf.
Visit http://snapl.stanford.edu/gwi for more information and to complete a secure, online screening questionnaire. Or call (650)724-0522.
This study is run by the Medical School of Stanford University and is not affiliated with the VA system. The study is being conducted by Drs. Jarred Younger, PhD, and Sean Mackey, MD, PhD. Funding for the study is provided by a private donor.
For further information regarding question, concerns, or complaints about research, research related injury, and questions about the rights of research participants, please call (650) 723-5244 or call toll free 1-866-680-2906, or write the Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research, Administrative Panels Office, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-5401.
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Posted by Denise Nichols on Jun 5 2009, With 0 Reads, Filed under Gulf War. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.
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