If you’ve been living with a condition like depression, bipolar disorder, or another mental health challenge, you may have tried multiple treatments without finding the relief you were hoping for. Clinical trials offer a different path — one that gives you access to promising new treatments while contributing to research that could help thousands of others.
At APG Research, LLC, we conduct clinical studies right here in Orlando, Florida, focused on evaluating investigational medications and treatment approaches for conditions including depression and bipolar disorder in both adolescents and adults.
What Exactly Is a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a research study designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of investigational medications or treatment approaches. Before any new treatment becomes widely available, it goes through a rigorous process of testing — and that’s where participants like you play a critical role.
Clinical trials are conducted under strict ethical and safety guidelines, overseen by medical professionals and regulatory bodies. Every step of the process is designed with participant safety and wellbeing as the top priority.
Why Would Someone Participate?
There are a few meaningful reasons people choose to join a clinical study:
Access to new treatments. If current medications or therapies haven’t worked well enough, a clinical trial may offer access to investigational treatments not yet available to the public.
No cost care. At APG Research, eligible participants receive psychiatric evaluations, study medication, and ongoing monitoring completely at no cost for the duration of the study.
Compensation. Participants are compensated for their time and travel, acknowledging the commitment involved in attending study visits.
Making a difference. Every participant helps advance the science of mental health treatment — contributing to breakthroughs that could help future patients for generations to come.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility varies by study, but APG Research currently enrolls teens and adults experiencing symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder, such as persistent sadness, fatigue, loss of interest in activities, sleep or appetite changes, and difficulty concentrating.
The best way to find out if you qualify is to complete a short pre-screening — it takes about five minutes and there’s no obligation to continue.
What Does the Process Look Like?
Getting started is simpler than most people expect:
Step 1 — Quick Phone Screening. A study specialist asks a few short questions to see if the study may be a good fit. Takes about five minutes.
Step 2 — Clinical Evaluation. If the pre-screen goes well, you’ll schedule a psychiatric evaluation at our Orlando research clinic with a board-certified mental health provider.
Step 3 — Participate in the Study. Qualified participants receive investigational medication and ongoing monitoring throughout the study at no cost.
Is It Safe?
Safety is the cornerstone of every clinical trial. At APG Research, our medical team monitors all participants closely throughout the study. Any side effects are evaluated and addressed promptly. Participation is also completely voluntary — you can withdraw at any time without penalty or impact to any other care you’re receiving.
All personal and medical information is kept strictly confidential in accordance with HIPAA regulations and ethical research standards.
Ready to Find Out If You Qualify?
If you or someone you know has been struggling with depression or bipolar disorder and current treatments haven’t brought enough relief, a clinical study with APG Research may be worth exploring.
The screening takes just five minutes, it’s completely free, and there’s no obligation to participate.
Visit apgresearchllc.com to learn more