RESEARCH STUDY:

Improving Mental Health Treatment Through Voice Analysis

Are you starting TMS or Spravato treatment at Acacia Clinics? You may be eligible to participate in our research study.

We are conducting a research study to develop better ways to personalize mental health treatments. Our study uses voice analysis technology to understand how people might respond to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) or Spravato (esketamine) treatments.

  • Are between 18-68 years old

  • Have been diagnosed with at least one of the following conditions:

    • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    • Bipolar Disorder

  • Are scheduled to receive TMS or Spravato treatment

  • Are fluent in English

  • Have access to a device with internet connection and a microphone

You may be eligible if you:

What would I need to do?

  • Complete a 10-minute voice recording task:

    • Two days before starting treatment

    • One day before treatment

    • Daily during your treatment period

    • 4 weeks after your final treatment

  • Complete standard clinical assessments as part of your regular care

  • Fill out questionnaires online about your symptoms and experience

Length of Study

Two days before starting treatment until four weeks after your final treatment.

Number of Study Visits

No additional clinic visits required–participate from home.

Benefits of participating:

  • Contributing to improving mental health treatment for future patients

  • Receive $50 compensation upon study completion

  • No additional clinic visits are required – participate from home

  • No interference with your regular treatment

Where does the study take place?

This study is being conducted at:

  • Fermata Health: 58 N 9th St #103 Brooklyn, NY 11249

  • Acacia Clinics: 877 W Fremont Ave Sunnyvale, CA 94087

You have to receive treatment at one of these clinics to be eligible for the study.

This study is funded by Psyrin Inc. and has been reviewed by Advarra IRB.

Interested in participating?

Contact our research team:

For more information, give us a call at (650) 993-9397 or email us at research@acaciaclinics.com.

ACACIA RESEARCH CENTER SITE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Acacia’s leadership team is comprised of individuals at the top of their respective fields, driving clinical treatment, research, and operations beyond conventional mental health care.

Danielle DeSouza, PhD
VP of Research

FERMATA SITE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Fermata
58 N 9th St #103,
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone (917) 934-3308

Owen Scott Muir, MD, DFAACAP
Interventional Psychiatrist

Or talk to one of Fermata’s or Acacia’s clinical staff in person when you are visiting the site

Research Center

Acacia Team