Clinical Trials

Fairfax Hospital has long been acknowledged as a leading provider of mental health services to Washington residents. Over the years, Fairfax has participated in clinical trials and other research to help improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness. For 2002 and 2003, Fairfax plans to participate in research for patients diagnosed with a variety of diagnoses, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, major depression, and bipolar illness. In most clinical trials, there is no cost to the patients who participate. Usually, a short period of hospitalization is followed by a period of outpatient evaluation. Sometimes, there is a small stipend paid by a pharmaceutical company to patients for participating in research.

If you know of someone who may be interested in participating in a study at Fairfax, or you have specific questions, please contact: Natalie Hodges, Clinical Trials Coordinator, at 425-821-2000 ext. 1547.

For more information about clinical trials, we recommend:
A Participants's Guide to Mental Health Research