Criteria for posting studies on this site

The Balanced Mind Foundation has established a Research Committee that includes board members and members of its Scientific Advisory Board. In order for a study to be accepted for listing on this site, the Research Committee must find the following:

1. The study design appears likely to produce scientifically meaningful information
2. The study appears to have a favorable risk-benefit ratio for subjects
3. The study has been approved by an Institutional Review Board

To submit a study for posting on this site

For each study, please submit the following:

1. Protocol for the study (must identify sponsor, principal investigator, and name of medication(s), if any)
2. Consent/assent forms
3. A one-paragraph description for posting, if accepted
4. IRB approval letter

Documents should be e-mailed to the The Balanced Mind Foundation Research Committee at info@thebalancedmind.org in Microsoft Word format. Documents will be handled in confidence for discussion with the Research Committee of The Balanced Mind Foundation. The The Balanced Mind Foundation Research Committee will review the materials and notify you if the study meets its criteria as set forth above. The Balanced Mind Foundation charges $25 per month for listing of studies approved by the Research Committee.