Adults needed for feeding study

The following are the inclusion/exclusion criteria of the study:

• Age: 18 years old or over
• Body weight less than 350 lb.
• IQ score fo at least 65 in one of the 3 scales.
  Genetic confirmation of the diagnosis.
• No diseases (aside from PWS)
• No chronic medications, including but not limited to Prozac, Clonopin, Tegretol, Zyprexa, and/or Growth Hormone.
• No PET scan during the past year or any radiation exposure (such as X-rays)for clinical or research purposes in the past 6 months.

Available to come to the Clinical Research Unit at Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) in Phoenix (AZ) for a complete evaluation, together with his/her caregiver and/or family member.

The study requires 4 days of hospital stay.

NIH covers travel expenses for volunteer and caregiver and will provide a reimbursement for time and participation of $625.

Angelo DelParigi

Call 602-200-5327