Take Part
In Our Research!
METPSY
Metabolic biomarkers of clinical outcomes in severe mental illness
We are carrying out a research study to better understand whether changes to metabolism are connected to future changes in clinical outcomes in people with severe mental health conditions.
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Young adults (aged 16 - 25) living in Scotland who have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
or
have no diagnosis of these mental health conditions.
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Over 12 months total:
3 x in-person visits of 2 hours each in Little France, Edinburgh
Questionnaire & Blood Samples
2 x periods of remote assessment lasting 2 weeks each
answering mental health questions through an app
wearing a wristband that measures your activity
wearing a glucose monitoring patch
Placing a radar sleep quality monitor in your room for 12 months
You will be reimbursed for your time and travel expenses
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For more information or to express interest in taking part, please contact us at metpsy@ed.ac.uk
Full details on what to expect if you take part in the study can be found in the Participant Information Sheets below. If you’d like to take part, please enter your contact details in the form below, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Download Information Sheet for people with Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia.
Download Information Sheet for people with no history of severe mental health conditions.