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      <title><![CDATA[Do you have arthritis or thin bones? (Medical Center)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:09 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you have arthritis or thin bones? IF YOU DO, you could participate in an educational research study to learn more about treatments for your condition. If you are eligible, you will get educational materials at no cost to you, and you will evaluate them.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Depression Research (Houston Medical Center)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:08 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is your antidepressant not working? Are you currently taking Zoloft (c), Lexapro (c), Celexa (c), Prozac (c), Cymbalta (c), or any other antidepressant, and still struggle with depression? You may qualify for participation in our research study on the effects of a drug, approved by the FDA for use in treating neurological disorders, in the treatment of DEPRESSION.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Abused? Attacked? Injured? (Houston Medical Center)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:08 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER? The Mood and Anxiety Program of the Baylor College of Medicine is now enrolling women who may have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in research that seeks to shed light on how to help people in the future with PTSD. You may be eligible if you have undergone a traumatic event and are experiencing:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Deprimido? (Houston Medical Center)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:08 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[¿No ha funcionado su antidepresivo? ¿Está usted usando Zoloft (c), Lexapro (c), Celexa (c), Prozac (c), Cymbalta (c), o cualquier otro antidepresivo, y todavía sufre depresión?Usted puede calificar para participar en nuestro estudio de investigación sobre los efectos de un fármaco, aprobado por la FDA (por sus siglas en inglés) para su uso en el tratamiento de trastornos neurológicos, en el tratamiento de la depresión.Los participantes calificados serán compensados por el uso de su tiempo. 877-96-BCM-MOOD (226-6663)]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Investigating Resilience and Offending Behaviour]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:31 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[This study aims to look at the relationship between resilience, self-reported offending, family background and personality. You will be asked to anonymously complete a short series of questionnaires online. You will be asked about your background and growing up, your personality, whether you have ever engaged in offending behaviour and how you deal with difficult situations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Online Survey: Have you ever gone through a really hard time in your life?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Researchers at the Laboratory for Clinical and Developmental Research at Harvard University are seeking adults (18 years or older) to fill out an online survey aimed at understanding people’s thoughts and behaviors during a hard time. -	The survey will be completely anonymous -	The information you provide eventually might help other people with suicidal thoughts and feelings]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[GAY OR LESBIAN? 18-26 Years of Age? Participate in a psychology research study!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:23 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[GAY OR LESBIAN? 18-26 Years of Age? Participate in a psychology research study and you could win a free iPad!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for an online study *chance to win $50 iTunes voucher]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:13 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for research study on everyday musical experiences
Curtin University's School of Psychology and Speech Pathology is conducting research on everyday musical experiences. The purpose of this research is to examine how individuals interact with music in different situations during everyday life. What it involves:
Participants will need to fill out an online questionnaire that asks for your age, gender, and level of music education, experience and engagement.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Female Participants needed! Online survey: Conflict In Relationships]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:05:05 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[This simple 15 minute survey aims to look at understanding conflict in relationships. All answers are anonymous and can not be traced back to you. The study is open to:
Women over the age of 18 years old who identify as heterosexual.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Psychological, Physical and social aspects of Parkinson's Disease - online survey]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:04:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/psychological-physical-and-social-aspects-of-parkinsons-disease-online-survey/17526698</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[I am a researcher at the University of Hertfordshire, currently in the 2nd year of my PhD. My research investigates the role of dance classes for people with Parkinson’s disease. As part of this work, I am specifically looking at role of social interaction, music and movement that make up the dance experience.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Online study into social media and online risk. £50 Amazon voucher to be won!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:04:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/online-study-into-social-media-and-online-risk-50-amazon-voucher-to-be-won/17501260</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[You are invited to take part in a study investigating Social Media use. I am a researcher at Durham University and I am investigating online Social Media; including how and why people may be using Social Media, and their attitudes and perceptions of it. Social media refers to online sites and applications that encourage the user to interact with others, this can include social networking sites such as Facebook, microblogging sites such as Twitter, and content sharing communities such as YouTube.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Person - organization fit and its relation with certain attitudes about work]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:04:38 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to better understand the relation of person-organization fit (POfit) with several attitude measures. The study involves answering some demographic questions, some questions regarding work, person-organization fit, and several attitude measures. It will take approximately 15 minutes of your time.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Participate online in study "Attitudes and Beliefs about Different Cancer Types"]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/participate-online-in-study-attitudes-and-beliefs-about-different-cancer-types/17487703</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/participate-online-in-study-attitudes-and-beliefs-about-different-cancer-types/17487703</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[You are invited to participate in a study entitled “Beliefs and Attitudes about Different Cancer Groups” which aims to investigate how people feel about different cancer types, as well as the associated factors (e.g., treatment factors, risk factors etc.). There are no right or wrong answers in this study; we are just interested in your opinions and knowledge. The study takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are you satisfied in your job?? Seeking study volunteers!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:03:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/are-you-satisfied-in-your-job-seeking-study-volunteers/17163072</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[We are seeking to understand what contributes to individuals’ satisfaction at work. If you are currently employed and over 18 years old, please consider taking 15-30 minutes to complete this survey to help learn more about what factors are associated with job satisfaction. The researcher conducting this study is Dr. Melanie Leuty(Melanie.leuty@usm.edu, 601-266-4165).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[ARE YOU DEPRESSED? 10-Day Online Mood Survey! Raffle for Visa Gift Cards!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:03:41 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/are-you-depressed-10-day-online-mood-survey-raffle-for-visa-gift-cards/17133589</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[HELLO! I'm a graduate student, and would really appreciate your help in completing my final project for my doctoral degree! I'm seeking participants who are experiencing sadness or depression.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Online Study! Less than 10 minutes for $25 raffle!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:03:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/online-study-less-than-10-minutes-for-25-raffle/17108145</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Less than 15 minutes for a chance at multiple $25 gift cards! Tufts University Research Study We are researchers at Tufts University in the Political Science and Psychology Departments.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PAID RESEARCH STUDY Borderline Personality Disorder & family/friend/SO]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:21 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/paid-research-study-borderline-personality-disorder-and-familyfriendso/16596346</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for Borderline Personality Disorder Research Study The purpose of this research study is to examine the interpersonal relationships between people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and one of their family members, friends, or significant others (SO)* VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Study of the experiences and well-being of LGBQQ people]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:02:29 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/study-of-the-experiences-and-well-being-of-lgbqq-people/17334370</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hello! My name is Brandon Velez, and I am a graduate student in the University of Florida’s Psychology Department. I am conducting a study that I hope will contribute to understanding the experiences and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and questioning individuals of any gender identity in the United States.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Participate in UCLA Online Personality Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:02:29 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/participate-in-ucla-online-personality-study/17222843</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/participate-in-ucla-online-personality-study/17222843</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Hi! I'm Ben Schwartzman, a 2nd year doctoral student at UCLA, and I'm conducting research regarding personality profiles for adults with and without autism. For my study, I created an online questionnaire which takes about 25-30 min.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mental Health Professionals Wanted for Online Survey! Raffle!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:02:39 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/mental-health-professionals-wanted-for-online-survey-raffle/17179717</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/mental-health-professionals-wanted-for-online-survey-raffle/17179717</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Colleagues, My name is Jaclyn Miller and I am a student at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) currently conducting research for my doctoral dissertation. The study will investigate perceptions of sexual assault.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paid Clinical Trial Volunteers Needed - $95 - $250 per day]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 08:13:14 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/paid-clinical-trial-volunteers-needed-95-250-per-day/6418319</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join Paid Clinical Trials in&nbsp;Houston, Texas PaidClinicalTrials.org has clinical trial openings for participants in Houston, Texas, New clinical trials are starting daily. Compensation for volunteers ranges from $95 - $250 per day depending on the study type and participant qualifications.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Masculinity and Diversity]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:02:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/masculinity-and-diversity/17293324</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Masculinity and Diversity 
Dr. Ronald Levant, the University of Akron The purpose of this research project is to assess whether a new short form of a measure of masculine norms, the Male Role Norms Inventory - Short Form (MRNI-SF) is a valid measure of masculine norms. We are particularly interested in recruiting racial, ethnic, and sexual minority men for this project because we believe it is important to have an inclusive representation of masculinity experiences.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parents of 2 to 10 year olds Needed!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 04:02:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/parents-of-2-to-10-year-olds-needed/17653355</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/parents-of-2-to-10-year-olds-needed/17653355</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do You Have At Least 2 Children Between The Ages Of 2 And 10? The Understanding Children and Families Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Florida is looking for parents of young children to take part in a research project. This project plans to examine the relationships among parenting behaviors, the parent-child attachment relationship, and young children's temperament and behavior problems.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sickle Cell Computer Survey! Eligible Participants Compensated $150!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 04:02:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/sickle-cell-computer-survey-eligible-participants-compensated-150/17169495</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/sickle-cell-computer-survey-eligible-participants-compensated-150/17169495</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[The University of Illinois at Chicago is looking for people with sickle cell disease or trait, 18 to 35 years old, for an Internet research study to test a new computerized educational program called CHOICES to teach young people (18 to 35 years old) who have sickle cell disease or trait about parenting options. The study involves 5 online sessions over 2 years. You will receive $150 for your participation.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Child / Adolescent Bipolar Disorder Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:39 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/child-adolescent-bipolar-disorder-study/16968088</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/child-adolescent-bipolar-disorder-study/16968088</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Red Oak Psychiatry Associates is one of the largest mental health practices in the
Houston metropolitan area Red Oak Psychiatry is currently conducting research studies in the following areas:
• Child/Adolescent Bipolar Disorder If you or someone you know may be interested in more information concerning one of
our research studies, please call 281-893-4111 and ask for a study coordinator.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Adolescent ADHD Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:38 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/adolescent-adhd-study/16968072</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/adolescent-adhd-study/16968072</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Red Oak Psychiatry Associates is one of the largest mental health practices in the
Houston metropolitan area Red Oak Psychiatry is currently conducting research studies in the following areas:
• Adolescent ADHD If you or someone you know may be interested in more information concerning one of
our research studies, please call 281-893-4111 and ask for a study coordinator.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers Needed for Online Psychology Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:59 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-needed-for-online-psychology-study/17481489</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-needed-for-online-psychology-study/17481489</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Volunteers are needed for a short (10-15 minute) online psychology survey that aims to understand how people's past experiences relate to their present understanding of themselves. If you participate in this study, you will be asked to describe a situation from the past. Participants then will respond to a number of questions about their current beliefs, thoughts, and feelings (plus some demographic questions).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Participants Needed for After-Abortion Research]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/participants-needed-for-after-abortion-research/17481044</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/participants-needed-for-after-abortion-research/17481044</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Survey: Participants Needed for After-Abortion Research. We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study about abortion stigma. As part of this study you would be asked to take a computer-based survey about your after-abortion experience.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anonymous Survey: Couples Coping with Cancer  *Donations made to the American Cancer Society*]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/anonymous-survey-couples-coping-with-cancer-donations-made-to-the-american-cancer-society/17459953</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/anonymous-survey-couples-coping-with-cancer-donations-made-to-the-american-cancer-society/17459953</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Research Participants Needed:  Couples Coping with Cancer Study You and your partner have the opportunity to participate in a research 
study examining couples’ communication patterns and beliefs about cancer. To participate, you must be 21 years of age or older and in a romantic relationship.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pregnancy After Transitioning Study (PATS)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/pregnancy-after-transitioning-study-pats/17330809</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/pregnancy-after-transitioning-study-pats/17330809</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[We are doing a pilot study about transgender men's experiences with pregnancy. This study aims to better understand how to best assist female-to-male transgender individuals who may want to become pregnant as well as how to counsel about pregnancy and possible birth outcomes. The data collected in this initial unfunded pilot study will offer some guidance to transgender men, and their healthcare providers, who are pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Have you been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:02:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/have-you-been-diagnosed-with-major-depressive-disorder/16842504</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/have-you-been-diagnosed-with-major-depressive-disorder/16842504</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Have you been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and experiencing suspicious, paranoid, or unusual thoughts? The Claghorn-Lesem Research Clinic is currently enrolling in a trial for MDD with Psychotic Features. You may qualify if you meet the following criteria:
• Male or Female, 22 to 75 years old
• Diagnosed with MDD with Psychotic Features 
• Healthy]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Research investigating transgender people's experiences of intimate partner violence/abuse]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:03:30 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-investigating-transgender-peoples-experiences-of-intimate-partner-violenceabuse/17440555</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-investigating-transgender-peoples-experiences-of-intimate-partner-violenceabuse/17440555</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Participants required This research aims to assess the prevalence and impact of                        Intimate Partner Violence/Abuse (IPV/A) experienced by people who identify within the spectrum of transgender, this includes individuals of any     gender diverse identity. ARE YOU OVER 18?]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[RA Study Enrolling Now]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/ra-study-enrolling-now/17046351</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/ra-study-enrolling-now/17046351</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one have rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? If so, it’s painful and disabling symptoms may make you feel like a prisoner in your own body. RA is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues, causing severe joint pain, swelling and stiffness throughout the whole body.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gay and Bisexual Men Needed for Online Survey- Win $50 Visa Gift Card!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:35 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/gay-and-bisexual-men-needed-for-online-survey-win-50-visa-gift-card/17284577</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/gay-and-bisexual-men-needed-for-online-survey-win-50-visa-gift-card/17284577</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Gay and bisexual men needed to participate in a brief, 15-30 minute online survey. If you choose to participate, you may enter into an optional raffle to win one of three $50 Visa gift cards! Hi.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Take free psychology quizzes to find out how your spending choices affect your happiness]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:02:51 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/take-free-psychology-quizzes-to-find-out-how-your-spending-choices-affect-your-happiness/17177277</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/take-free-psychology-quizzes-to-find-out-how-your-spending-choices-affect-your-happiness/17177277</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Have you ever spent money on something that didn't make you as happy as you thought it would? If so, you're not alone. So is it possible to become happier by changing your spending habits?]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is your child aged 13-17 diagnosed with ADHD?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/is-your-child-aged-13-17-diagnosed-with-adhd/16968040</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/is-your-child-aged-13-17-diagnosed-with-adhd/16968040</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Is your child aged 13-17 diagnosed with ADHD? You may be eligible to participate in a research study of an investigational medication. Symptoms of ADHD include difficulty remembering information, difficulty concentrating, trouble organizing or
completing tasks, and procrastination.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Understanding romantic relationships]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/understanding-romantic-relationships/17578059</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/understanding-romantic-relationships/17578059</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Ever wondered how we understand different romantic relationships? We are recruiting people of ALL sexual orientations to be involved in research that looks at how individuals understand romantic relationships. It will only take you 15 minutes to complete and it's all online.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Morning Sickness Survey]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:26 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/morning-sickness-survey/17504383</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/morning-sickness-survey/17504383</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Morning Sickness Survey We are conducting a research survey on morning sickness symptoms. You must be a biological female and a mother to complete the survey.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Exploration of the Sense of Self]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:05:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/exploration-of-the-sense-of-self/17436715</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/exploration-of-the-sense-of-self/17436715</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[The aim of this research is to look at self-concept and identity. In particular, this research uses a novel task to look at the types of statements that people use to describe themselves, and we are particularly interested in looking at how this might change across the lifespan. YOUR ROLE:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fill out surveys to help with research, you could win $20]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/fill-out-surveys-to-help-with-research-you-could-win-20/17248707</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/fill-out-surveys-to-help-with-research-you-could-win-20/17248707</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[You are invited to participate in a research study to test the consistency of several surveys used by Marriage and Family Therapists. This study is being conducted at the University of Connecticut. The study will be conducted entirely online.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alcohol Attitudes Online Survey]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:04:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/alcohol-attitudes-online-survey/17237907</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/alcohol-attitudes-online-survey/17237907</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you think you may drink too much alcohol? If so, I would like to invite you to participate in an online research study being conducted by the University of New Mexico. This survey takes 20-25 minutes to complete.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dating Experiences Survey - BRIEF, ONLINE, CHANCE TO WIN $50]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:04:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/dating-experiences-survey-brief-online-chance-to-win-50/17134570</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/dating-experiences-survey-brief-online-chance-to-win-50/17134570</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[*** Recruitment Advertisement *** Are you at least 18 years old? Are you able to read/write in English?]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:03:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/recruiting-asian-men-to-take-a-survey-for-study-on-body-image-issues-tc-columbia-university/17131448</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/recruiting-asian-men-to-take-a-survey-for-study-on-body-image-issues-tc-columbia-university/17131448</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Dear Friends, I am currently recruiting heterosexual Asian men for my study. Please read on below for more detail and consider participating in the survey and contributing valuable information to better understanding body image issues in Asian men.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:03:45 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-for-paid-survey-on-social-interactions-and-health/17116323</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-for-paid-survey-on-social-interactions-and-health/17116323</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[The University of Indianapolis is conducting a web-based study to learn about how different types of social interactions impact the health of men and women living with HIV/AIDS. You will be asked to complete a survey online that should take about 1 hour of your time to finish, and all of your responses will be confidential. For your participation in the study, you will receive a $20 gift card from Wal-Mart.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Infidelity Research]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:02:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/infidelity-research/17237414</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/infidelity-research/17237414</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Please Help us Learn About the Healing Process After an Affair The following is a link to a brief research survey about healing processes following infidelity in a marriage 
https://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_87b6dExhlAxFirX 
The survey should take about 7 minutes to complete. You are eligible to participate in this study if you are:
a) currently married and your spouse had an extramarital affair during your marriage,
b) the affair was disclosed at least 6 months ago,
c) you are still married to the person who engaged in the infidelity,
d) you are at least 18 years of age or older and,
e) you have experienced at least some healing since the disclosure.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are you a MAN (18 yrs & older) who owns/owned a DOG? Please complete SURVEY!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:02:46 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/are-you-a-man-18-yrs-and-older-who-ownsowned-a-dog-please-complete-survey/17169516</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/are-you-a-man-18-yrs-and-older-who-ownsowned-a-dog-please-complete-survey/17169516</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Under the direction of Dr. Chris Blazina, Anne Bartone, MSW, a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Tennessee State University is requesting participation from adult (18 years or older) MEN who have some experience with romantic relationships (past or present) and have/have had at least one special canine (dog) companionship to complete the survey below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/manandhisdog This is NOT spam or an inappropriate link.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Acceptability of Counseling for Men]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 07:02:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/acceptability-of-counseling-for-men/17570912</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/acceptability-of-counseling-for-men/17570912</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to figure out what factors make counseling for personal problems like depression or substance abuse more or less acceptable to men. We are particularly interested in recruiting men of color and sexual minority men for this project because we want to see if these factors that make counseling acceptable are the same in different groups of men. We believe that it is important to have an inclusive representation of men’s experiences over all races and sexual orientations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Living with Back Pain?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 06:02:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/living-with-back-pain/17215535</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/living-with-back-pain/17215535</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Low back pain research study. Pain study drug, possible compensation up to $1,300
•	Pain relief study drug that may result in pain control
•	Study-related care and monitoring from a local back pain  doctor
•	Compensation up to $1,300 for your time and travel
Visit YourChronicBackPain.com at any time, or call toll-free 1-800-982-3402 anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Emphysema Research Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:19:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/emphysema-research-study/16987282</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/emphysema-research-study/16987282</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, or emphysema? Learn more about a local clinical research study testing an investigational drug for COPD. If you or a loved one qualifies for this study, you may receive at no cost:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Take Opioid Pain Meds?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:15:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/take-opioid-pain-meds/16990803</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/take-opioid-pain-meds/16990803</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[If low back pain affects you or a loved one, I’d like to tell you more about a pain relief option. A local clinical research study is investigating a new version of an FDA-approved pain relief medication. If you or a loved one qualifies, you may receive at no cost:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clinical Research Study for Children with Depression]]></title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:11:29 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/clinical-research-study-for-children-with-depression/16966747</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/clinical-research-study-for-children-with-depression/16966747</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[If you have a child and suspect he or she is depressed, and know in your heart something is wrong, find out how we may be able to help. Acurian is a company that specializes in recruiting people for clinical research studies. We are currently working with major pharmaceutical companies to find children 7-17 years old who have depression or may be experiencing symptoms of depression.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Distressing? Participate in a survey on ordinary life distress]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/how-distressing-participate-in-a-survey-on-ordinary-life-distress/17266479</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/how-distressing-participate-in-a-survey-on-ordinary-life-distress/17266479</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Participate in a survey regarding how distressing typical life events can be. We will ask about things such as "Getting stung by a bee". There are no invasive questions in this survey, we simply seek your reactions to ordinary life events.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed to take a DREAM JOB QUESTIONNAIRE]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 09:02:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-needed-to-take-a-dream-job-questionnaire/17265033</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-needed-to-take-a-dream-job-questionnaire/17265033</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[We have developed a questionnaire to help match people to their "Dream Job" and are seeking volunteers aged 18 and up to help us test it out. We will not be able to make any job recommendations to you at this time however if you send us your email by replying to this ad, we will add you to our mailing list and invite you to the next phase of our study in a month where you will get matched to your Dream Job. The test is completely anonymous and no personal identifying information other than general demographics will be collected.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Epilepsy Study: Volunteers needed between ages 18-30 for online survey]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/epilepsy-study-volunteers-needed-between-ages-18-30-for-online-survey/17225247</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/epilepsy-study-volunteers-needed-between-ages-18-30-for-online-survey/17225247</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you have epilepsy? Are you between the ages of 18-30? If you answered YES to both questions, then you may be eligible to participate in a research project.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Effects of Value - Belief - Norms and Green Ad Characteristics on Purchasing Intent]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 14:49:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/the-effects-of-value-belief-norms-and-green-ad-characteristics-on-purchasing-intent/17598699</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/the-effects-of-value-belief-norms-and-green-ad-characteristics-on-purchasing-intent/17598699</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[You are invited to participate in this on-line examination of environmental attitudes and purchase intent of green products. This study seeks to better understand the factors that potentially lead to purchasing green products based on print advertisements. The on-line survey should take about 15 minutes of your time to finish, and all of your responses will be anonymous.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:02:34 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/college-men-i-need-your-help-please-take-my-survey/17249645</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/college-men-i-need-your-help-please-take-my-survey/17249645</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[As a doctoral student at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP), I am conducting a study examining college men’s perceptions of the risks and benefits of intervening against acts of sexual assault. I am looking for individuals to fill out an online survey that will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Participants will be asked to read a short vignette and then complete a survey, short demographics form, and questionnaire.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Environmental Research Request (Masters Thesis Help)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 15:04:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/environmental-research-request-masters-thesis-help/17587868</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/environmental-research-request-masters-thesis-help/17587868</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Hello,
The present study seeks to identify potential internal mechanisms that lead to proenvironmental behaviors (PEBs), that is; behaviors that reflect environmental awareness in their motivation. Action both on an institutional and individual level is critical to global consumption practices. This study seeks to better understand the factors that potentially lead to proenvironmental factors.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Individual differences in Decision Making under risk]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 08:41:12 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/individual-differences-in-decision-making-under-risk/17584799</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/individual-differences-in-decision-making-under-risk/17584799</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Study Description: People differ in the way they resolve simple every day decisions involving diverse choices and uncertainty, and these differences are often described as differences in risk attitude. This survey explores people's preference choices and contrasts them with weighted models of decision making under risk. Web link for the study: http://www.smart-survey.co.uk/s/74860GOOSQ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Something NEW for Crohn’s]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 07:02:27 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/something-new-for-crohns/16977248</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/something-new-for-crohns/16977248</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one battle Crohn’s disease each and every day? Crohn’s disease can be a long, hard fight, but doctors are researching exciting new kinds of treatments and building hope for the future. If you’re ready to try something different for your Crohn’s disease, you have an opportunity to participate in a clinical research study testing a new treatment approach.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Research Study Needs Volunteers With Arthritis]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 06:44:07 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-study-needs-volunteers-with-arthritis/14218176</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-study-needs-volunteers-with-arthritis/14218176</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one suffer from arthritis? Local doctors need volunteers for a clinical research study comparing three FDA-approved arthritis medications. If you or a loved one qualifies, you may receive for up to 42 months at no cost:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paid Study: Ex-Inmates Interview (Brazoria County Jail)]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 19:39:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/paid-study-ex-inmates-interview-brazoria-county-jail/17577917</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/paid-study-ex-inmates-interview-brazoria-county-jail/17577917</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[JailMedia shares information about what life in county and city jails across the United States is really like. This is helpful for people with friends and loved ones behind bars who want to know what to expect. All of our information is shared free of charge (see CountyJail.net if you are interested in seeing examples of past interviews).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[$ Online University Study on LGBT Relationships, Help Promote Equal Rights $]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:20:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/online-university-study-on-lgbt-relationships-help-promote-equal-rights/17576367</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/online-university-study-on-lgbt-relationships-help-promote-equal-rights/17576367</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Earn money promoting equal rights from home $ The Couple Research Lab is conducting a study to better help understand the dynamics of same-sex romantic relationships. We are interested in all forms of romantic relationships (e.g., monogamous, open, SM, etc.).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Research Study Needs Children with Depression to Volunteer]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 06:11:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-study-needs-children-with-depression-to-volunteer/16642354</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-study-needs-children-with-depression-to-volunteer/16642354</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you have or know a child who is experiencing a lack of energy, loss of interest in former hobbies, or frequent bad moods? Clinical research doctors are looking for children 7-17 years old who suffer from depression and are willing to participate in a clinical research study in your area. If you or someone you know has a child who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, we’d like to share information with you about this 8-9 week research study.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Research Study Needs Volunteers with Rheumatoid Arthritis]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 06:10:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-study-needs-volunteers-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/16642076</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/research-study-needs-volunteers-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/16642076</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one have rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? If so, painful and crippling symptoms may make you feel like a prisoner in your own body. Consider a research option if you have tried treatment with no success.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Painful Gout Sufferers]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 06:08:56 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/painful-gout-sufferers/15792343</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/painful-gout-sufferers/15792343</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Local doctors are looking for people with gout for a research study examining a no-cost investigational gout medication. If you or a loved one qualifies for this study, you may receive at no cost: •	Investigational drug being studied for individuals with gout
•	Study-related care and monitoring from specialists
•	Compensation for your time and travel]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Online Survey About Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:04:28 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/online-survey-about-suicidal-thoughts-and-behaviors/17405348</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/online-survey-about-suicidal-thoughts-and-behaviors/17405348</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Online Survey About Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Researchers at the Laboratory for Clinical and Developmental Research at Harvard University are seeking adults (18 years or older) to participate in a study aimed at understanding suicidal thoughts and behaviors -	The survey will be completely anonymous]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Take Opioid Pain Meds?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:02:21 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/take-opioid-pain-meds/16944279</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/take-opioid-pain-meds/16944279</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[If low back pain affects you or a loved one, I’d like to tell you more about a pain relief option. A local clinical research study is investigating a new version of an FDA-approved pain relief medication. If you or a loved one qualifies, you may receive at no cost:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[$50 Research Study on Smartphones & Tablets]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu,  9 May 2013 12:28:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/50-research-study-on-smartphones-and-tablets/17518892</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch? Do you regularly use your device throughout the week? If so, you may qualify to participate in an upcoming research panel on mobile devices.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Estudios Sobre la Masculinidad]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu,  9 May 2013 06:02:27 -0500</pubDate>
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      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/estudios-sobre-la-masculinidad/16856423</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Dr. Ronald Levant, La Universidad de Akron
Dr. Joel Wong, Universidad de Indiana La razón para este proyecto de estudio es tener mejor entendimiento como diferentes hombres ven y experimentan el mundo. Estamos particularmente interesados en reclutar hombres latinos para este proyecto pues creemos es importante que la voz del hombre latino sea escuchada.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed,  8 May 2013 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you have or know a child who is experiencing a lack of energy, loss of interest in former hobbies, or frequent bad moods? Clinical research doctors are looking for children 7-17 years old who suffer from depression and are willing to participate in a clinical research study in your area. If you or someone you know has a child who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, we’d like to share information with you about this 8-9 week research study.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed,  8 May 2013 08:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/clinical-research-study-for-children-with-depression/14932846</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[If you have a child and suspect he or she is depressed, and know in your heart something is wrong, find out how we may be able to help. Acurian is a company that specializes in recruiting people for clinical research studies. We are currently working with major pharmaceutical companies to find children 7-17 years old who have depression or may be experiencing symptoms of depression.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue,  7 May 2013 22:52:04 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wide Release: From Poppyseeds Company comes a documentary/reality series that reveals the chilling stories of individual’s attempts at suicide, yet live to tell the tale. The show gives a telling experience during the moments of life after cheating death currently casting nationwide.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue,  7 May 2013 14:02:44 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Participate in a survey regarding how distressing typical life events can be. We will ask about things such as "Getting stung by a bee". There are no invasive questions in this survey, we simply seek your reactions to ordinary life events.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue,  7 May 2013 13:02:25 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Are you and your spouse legally married and at least 18 years of age? Have you or your partner consumed alcoholic beverages in the past 6 months? Is alcohol use an area of disagreement in your marriage (i.e. has one of you expressed concern about the other's alcohol use) ?]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue,  7 May 2013 12:35:22 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/market-research-studies-on-your-mobile-phone-pays-50/17495175</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[SmartRevenue, a market research firm, is conducting three upcoming "mobile" studies on a variety of products. Qualified participants receive $50 for completing an in-store survey on their mobile phone. The store location will be determined by each project, but participants will be able to go to the store on their own time, within a specified timeframe (no scheduled interview is required).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[$$Cigarillo Smokers Wanted for Paid Study$$]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon,  6 May 2013 14:33:25 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[MARKET RESEARCH DALLAS is looking for smokers ages 21-45 for a paid study. This study will be on Thursday May 9th and participants will receive $100-$125 for 90 minutes of their time.If you or someone you know might be interested in this study please contact us at 866-830-5382 or e-mail me at joemrdallas.com]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon,  6 May 2013 02:33:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/self-disclosure-on-facebook/17476431</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/self-disclosure-on-facebook/17476431</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[This is a study of Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands). It examines information sharing on Facebook. In this study we ask you about your use of Facebook and and your perception of messages posted on Facebook.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun,  5 May 2013 15:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/paid-research/17471435</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Murray Hill Center a national market research company specializing in healthcare is looking to talk to a variety of parents with children 1-22 years of age. To join our panel click on the link below and complete toe survey
http://linescale.com/survey/201064
 Joining the pane will allow us to call and invite you to attend paid research when in your area. This research pays $75-$250 per session.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun,  5 May 2013 00:23:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/h-i-v-study/16553822</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/h-i-v-study/16553822</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one have HIV ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our HIV research study! All qualified participants will receive free study-related treatment under the direct care of a physician and study medication at no cost.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Type 1 Diabetes Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Sat,  4 May 2013 00:09:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/type-1-diabetes-study/16553803</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/type-1-diabetes-study/16553803</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one have Type 1 Diabetes ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Type 1 Diabetes research study! All qualified participants will receive free study-related treatment under the direct care of a physician and study medication at no cost.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri,  3 May 2013 16:14:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/sleep-research-study-teenagers-wanted/17449928</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Are you a teenager between 13 and 17 years? The Sleep and Anxiety Center for Kids (SACK) at the University of Houston (UH) is conducting a research study asking teens to participate in a study about sleep and emotion. Participation involves:]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri,  3 May 2013 06:56:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/diarrhea-and-ibs-clinical-research-study-enrolling-today/16849458</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/diarrhea-and-ibs-clinical-research-study-enrolling-today/16849458</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Are you or a loved one frustrated by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and endless bathroom stops? A local clinical research study is testing an investigational drug for IBS. Qualify for this study and you or a loved one may receive at no cost:]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Flu Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Fri,  3 May 2013 00:31:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/flu-study/16553832</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/flu-study/16553832</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one have Flu ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Flu research study! All qualified participants will receive free study-related treatment under the direct care of a physician and study medication at no cost.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gout Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Fri,  3 May 2013 00:31:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/gout-study/16553842</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/gout-study/16553842</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one have Gout ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Gout research study! All qualified participants will receive free study-related treatment under the direct care of a physician and study medication at no cost.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sleep Research Study- Teenagers Wanted- University of Houston]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed,  1 May 2013 14:49:31 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/sleep-research-study-teenagers-wanted-university-of-houston/17430214</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/sleep-research-study-teenagers-wanted-university-of-houston/17430214</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Are you a teenager between 13 and 17 years? The Sleep and Anxiety Center for Kids (SACK) at the University of Houston (UH) is conducting a research study asking teens to participate in a study about sleep and emotion. Participation involves:]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed,  1 May 2013 00:03:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-needed-for-emotion-survey/17109834</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/volunteers-needed-for-emotion-survey/17109834</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[HOW DO YOU COPE WITH BIG EMOTIONS? Help science by completing ANONYMOUS online questionnaires. 1 in 20 chance to win a raffle for $20 gift card to Amazon.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[SURVEY TAKERS WANTED - chance to win a $50 or £30 Amazon Giftcard!]]></title>
      <pubDate>Wed,  1 May 2013 00:03:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/survey-takers-wanted-chance-to-win-a-50-or-30-amazon-giftcard/17001285</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/survey-takers-wanted-chance-to-win-a-50-or-30-amazon-giftcard/17001285</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[I am a Master's student of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London and am carrying out a study on why people ride bicycles, supervised by Dr. Anat Bardi. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the research or ask any questions, please email me (Octavia.armstrong.2012@rhul.ac.uk) or contact Dr. Anat Bardi (Anat.Bardi@rhul.ac.uk). Your participation is much appreciated as the results from this study will help us to explore the motivation behind riding bicycles as well as daily and future behaviours.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hurricane Sandy Research Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:19:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/hurricane-sandy-research-study/17415755</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/hurricane-sandy-research-study/17415755</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Research Participants Needed You have the opportunity to enroll in a research study examining the experiences of people who were affected by hurricane Sandy. You must be 18 years of age or older and have been affected by hurricane Sandy due to living or visiting at or near a geographical location where hurricane Sandy struck.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chronic Constipation Study]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:30:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/chronic-constipation-study/16516245</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/chronic-constipation-study/16516245</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Chronic Constipation Study Do you or a loved one have Chronic Constipation  ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Chronic Constipation research study!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/crohns-disease-study/16515962</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/crohns-disease-study/16515962</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Crohn’s Disease  Study Do you or a loved one have Crohn’s Disease ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Crohn’s Disease research study!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/parents-of-2-to-6-year-olds-needed-for-a-research-study/17099161</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/parents-of-2-to-6-year-olds-needed-for-a-research-study/17099161</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do You Have A Child Between The Ages Of 2 And 6? The Understanding Children and Families Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Florida is looking for parents of young children to take part in a research project. This project plans to examine the relationships among parents' temperament and personality, parenting, and young children's emotions and behaviors.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Low Back Pain with Constipation]]></title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:10:08 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/low-back-pain-with-constipation/16516465</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/low-back-pain-with-constipation/16516465</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Low Back Pain with Constipation Study Do you or a loved one have Low Back Pain with Constipation  ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Low Back Pain with Constipation research study!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:10:07 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-study/16516104</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd-study/16516104</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Study Do you or a loved one have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)  ? If so, you may qualify to participate in our Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  (COPD) research study!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do you have bipolar I disorder ?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:31:57 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/do-you-have-bipolar-i-disorder/16492174</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/do-you-have-bipolar-i-disorder/16492174</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you have bipolar I disorder ? Local research doctors need volunteers with bipolar I disorder who are currently stable or are feeling depressed despite medication to participate in a research study. If you qualify today, you may receive at no cost:
- Investigational medication
- Study-related care
- Compensation for time and travel]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Clinical Research Study for Children with Depression]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:57:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/clinical-research-study-for-children-with-depression/16189105</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/clinical-research-study-for-children-with-depression/16189105</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[If you have a child and suspect he or she is depressed, and know in your heart something is wrong, find out how we may be able to help. Acurian is a company that specializes in recruiting people for clinical research studies. We are currently working with major pharmaceutical companies to find children 7-17 years old who have depression or may be experiencing symptoms of depression.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fight back against Crohn’s Disease]]></title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:56:42 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/fight-back-against-crohns-disease/16518752</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/fight-back-against-crohns-disease/16518752</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Do you or a loved one battle Crohn’s disease each and every day? Crohn’s disease can be a long, hard fight, but doctors are researching exciting new kinds of treatments and building hope for the future. If you’re ready to try something different for your Crohn’s disease, you have an opportunity to participate in a clinical research study testing a new treatment approach.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:39:58 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/help-students-with-an-online-study/17340607</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/help-students-with-an-online-study/17340607</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[This is a study for students in the Human Factors in Information Design master’s program at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. As a class project, the usability of two political websites is being tested. The study itself is nonpartisan.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:02:30 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/compensation-and-new-medications-available-for-people-with-type-2-diabetes/17060297</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/compensation-and-new-medications-available-for-people-with-type-2-diabetes/17060297</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[With access to new investigational anti-diabetes substances and free expert study-related care, this research study for Type 2 Diabetes offers confidential treatment at locations throughout the US. Compensation is available for some programs, so if you are 18+ years of age and have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes take the questionnaire today.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ex-Inmates from the Philadelphia Prison Jail Wanted]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:54:47 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/ex-inmates-from-the-philadelphia-prison-jail-wanted/17319700</link>
      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/ex-inmates-from-the-philadelphia-prison-jail-wanted/17319700</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[JailMedia is the leading authority on life behind bars in the United States. This information is helpful to those with friends or family members serving time in jail. We are currently looking for ex-inmates of the Harris County Jail to provide us with an interview about the experience.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Have You Recently Lost a Loved One?]]></title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:02:26 -0500</pubDate>
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      <guid>http://houston.backpage.com/FocusGroups/have-you-recently-lost-a-loved-one/17059137</guid>
      
      <description><![CDATA[Have You Recently Lost a Loved One? Have you lost a family member or friend to suicide, homicide, war, an accident, terminal illness, or a natural disaster 6 months ago to 1 year and 6 months ago? Did you use your religion to cope with the loss?]]></description>
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