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Seeking African-Americans with epilepsy or seizure disorder to participate in a research study
Fri, 09/16/2016 - 15:02This study is being conducted by Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University Rollins School of Public Health. Volunteers are needed to participate in Project UPLIFT, an 8-session group telephone program.
The program consists of 8 weekly one-hour group phone calls.
Who are we looking for?
· Those who identify as Black or African-American
· Individuals who are 18 years of age or older
· People who have been diagnosed with epilepsy/seizure disorder by a healthcare provider at least 3 months ago
What do we ask of you?
· Join a 28 to 30 week program where you will:
o Participate in eight (8) weekly group telephone sessions that last for an hour each (once a week for a total of eight weeks)
o Receive weekly or monthly check-in calls
o Participate in 4 survey sessions over the phone
If you choose to participate, you will be compensated for your time.
Interested? Questions? Please contact project staff at 404-756-8848 OR epilepsystudy@msm.edu