Pillar Clinical Research - Chicago

06/19/2025

🧩 At our Little Rock, AR location 🧩

The 601/602 Pediatric Autism Study is looking at an investigational study drug for children and teenagers with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. We are currently looking to recruit autistic teenagers 13–17 years of age, who are experiencing irritability, which can be expressed as tantrums, aggression, yelling, or self-harming behavior. To learn whether your child might be eligible, please contact us: (501) 307-1919

06/11/2025

A clinical trial is looking for patients today. If suffering from postpartum depression, you may prequalify. Learn more by calling 479-367-2688.

06/11/2025

✨At our Bentonville, AR and Little Rock, AR location only✨
Our organization is conducting a research study of an investigational drug for people with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are currently depressed and have used an antidepressant medication without sufficient improvement in their depression symptoms. This study is evaluating the effectiveness of the investigational drug when it is taken with approved antidepressant medication. We would love to share additional study details with other depression advocacy groups or anyone who may be interested in participating. To learn more about this study, please visit www.mdd-clinicaltrial.com or contact 479-367-2688.

01/21/2025

✨Currently only enrolling at our Chicago location✨

01/21/2025

✨Richardson, TX location only✨

01/21/2025

✨At our Bentonville,AR and Richardson, TX locations only✨ Clinical trials provide options for postpartum depression patience. Find out more and see if you qualify by giving us a call at 479-367-2688.

01/31/2024

Solving the youth mental health crisis will require a new approach and collaborative efforts, according to an article in Psychology Today. Learn more.

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Single-session interventions can help the mental health of youth.

01/26/2024

CPR Training for Research Subjects at Pillar Clinical Research Chicago

If you’ve been to Chicago, you may have seen the signs promoting Mike’s CPR Sessions. Mike Johnson, a member of our Chicago team, is also an EMT trained in CPR by the American Heart Association and owns and operates Mike’s CPR Sessions. Some of our research subjects asked Mike about CPR training, and he offered to train them. We proudly report that seven of our subjects became trained in CPR!

01/24/2024

For many women, an OB-GYN clinician is the physician they see most often. Women often visit their OB-GYN during vulnerable periods of life, including adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum and the menopausal transition, which can trigger bouts of depression or anxiety.

The integration of behavioral health and women’s health care has become more common as OB-GYNs encounter mental health issues that fall outside their specialty. There are opportunities to integrate services and optimize outcomes for women.

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For many women, an OB-GYN clinician is the physician they see most often. Women often visit their OB-GYN during vulnerable periods of life, including

01/22/2024

Do you know the signs of acute schizophrenia? There are treatment options, including clinical research. Call our Chicago location at (224) 534-7332.

01/22/2024

THC and Adolescents: An overlooked issue in youth mental health.
Although an epidemic of mental disorders in youth has been widely acknowledged, the role of cannabis has largely been ignored, according to a recent article in Psychiatric Times. Opioid and alcohol use disorders have long been recognized as substantial risks to the adolescent population, but the negative effects of cannabis tend to be overlooked. Although adolescents do not die from cannabis overdoses as they may from op**te overdoses, cannabis presents a significant danger.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the euphoria-inducing cannabinoid in cannabis, is toxic to the adolescent brain, which is not fully developed until the age of 25 years. This toxicity is present even with non-disordered use (cannabis use that does not meet the DSM 5-TR criteria for a substance use disorder) and can lead to increased susceptibility to mental illness. Learn more.
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Psychiatric Times

From clinician wellness to THC use in adolescents, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

01/17/2024

New data suggests more people who use ma*****na experience psychotic episodes. In some cases, particularly in young people, it can lead to permanent psychiatric disorders.
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the average THC content found in cannabis has increased from 4% in 1995 to 15% in 2021, with some products advertising THC concentrations up to 90%. As a result, some doctors are urging teens to wait until they’re adults to use cannabis, as it may be safer at that time.
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The average THC content found in cannabis has increased from 4% in 1995 to 15% in 2021, the DEA reports.

01/15/2024

As we recognize Martin Luther King Day, we encourage you to learn more about his legacy.
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01/12/2024

Now that the big game is over, it’s encouraging to hear University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy share his story about his struggle with mental health and how he works to maintain it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48t9gDV

UM quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s choice not to hide this act of mental self-care destigmatizes meditation for athletes, and more broadly, for men.

01/12/2024

Now that the big game is over, it’s encouraging to hear University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy share his story about his struggle with mental health and how he works to maintain it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48t9gDV




Detroit Free Press Sports
University of Michigan News

UM quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s choice not to hide this act of mental self-care destigmatizes meditation for athletes, and more broadly, for men.

01/10/2024

January is mental wellness awareness month, and here are some tips to care for your mental health.

01/09/2024

With winter weather here, it's essential to know that Chicago has warming centers. Be safe!

01/08/2024

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year for most people. But it’s also the time for the winter blues for many others.

Managing the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder is one of the best things you can do for your health. You deserve to feel happy and well all year round. Help is available if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are treatment options, including clinical research. You may reach us at (224) 534-7332.

01/05/2024

What you need to know about the signs of schizophrenia. Treatment options, including clinical research, are available. Call us at (224) 534-7332.

01/03/2024

Are you aware of the benefits of taking part in clinical research? There are many!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! May you and yours have a wonderful year!
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