Join national volunteer-recruitment registry for clinical researchUAB is participating in ResearchMatch.org, the first national online, volunteer-recruitment registry developed to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country. This easy-to-use tool can help match researchers and people who want or need to volunteer for clinical trials. Volunteers are notified electronically that they are a possible match, and then they may decide whether or not to release their contact information to member researchers. Register online at ResearchMatch.org.
Children/TeensHealthy boys age 10-15 needed for brain imaging (fMRI) study of cognitive functions. You will view a set of images in the MRI scanner and respond to simple questions by pushing a button. Study will take 2-3 hours total (1 hour in scanner) and can be completed in 2 separate sessions or in a single day. Compensated $50. Dr. Rajesh Kana 996-9368. Do you have a child, age 12-18 years, who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? We are recruiting African-American participants to study vitamin D's relationship to glycemic control. Involves 3 visits. Compensated up to $125. Lab results will be provided to patient, including vitamin D level and glucose levels. The ACT Study, Jenni 996-2134. Would you like to help your daughter lose weight and learn better eating habits? A study recruiting 7-11 year old African American and European American overweight females to investigate the effects of diet on weight loss and body composition. This 25-week study involves 7 clinic visits, 7 education sessions, and compensation. The PRIMO study, Annie 975-3494. Do you have a 7-11 year old daughter who is overweight? We are recruiting European and African American girls for a study investigating if the types of food your daughter eats may affect her weight loss and body composition (fat, muscle and bone mass). All food provided for 18 weeks. Compensation. Annie 975-3494. Recruiting healthy children ages 10-16 to investigate children's pedestrian safety at the UAB Youth Safety Lab. Research visits last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The parent and child complete questionnaires and the child engages in a virtual reality pedestrian environment. Parents will be paid $50 and child participants will be paid $10. Call 934-4068 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . African-American teens ages 14-18 needed to help lead a movement to show the need for healthier food and beverage marketing. Participants will be asked to attend up to 4 discussion meetings that will focus on how to create the demand for a healthier mix of food and beverages in their communities. Compensated $10 per meeting. SHIFT, Sh'Nese Townsend 934-1715. Do you have a healthy infant who is 4-6 weeks old and is exclusively formula-fed? If so, you may qualify to participate in a UAB study comparing two types of infant feeding bottles. You will be asked to use only the bottles we provide for 2 weeks and to attend 3 study-related visits (4 hours total). Testing includes infant body measurements, meal tests, and questionnaires. Compensation and study supplies provided. Paula at The Bottle Study: 934-0809, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
WomenWomen to exercise: Caucasian or African-American woman age of 21-40 needed to participate in an exercise intensity study being conducted by the UAB Departments of Human Studies and Nutrition Sciences. This is a 20-week study that requires (4) one-night overnight stays at UAB (over a 20 week period). If you are diabetic, smoke or are more than moderately overweight, you will not qualify for the study. Participants will be enrolled in an exercise program consisting of bike riding and treadmill walking. You may improve your fitness level and receive information that includes your daily caloric expenditure, physical fitness level, bone density and body fat composition. You may be compensated for your time. Paul with the Exercise Intensity Study at 934-4386. Tired of uncontrollable urine leakage? The “ROSETTA” Study may be right for you! UAB in conjunction with the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN), sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, is conducting a research study aimed at the treatment of women with urinary urge incontinence using Botox A® and InterStim Therapy®. If you are experiencing a sudden strong desire to go to the bathroom that causes leakage of urine and: Are female age 21 or older; experience leakage three or more times per day; have tried at least two medications for urine leakage; may have tried other treatments such as pelvic muscle exercises; have not had Botox A® for treatment of urine leakage; have not had InterStim therapy® for urine leakage then you may be eligible to participate in the ROSETTA Study. Compensation provided. 934-5498 or Toll free 1-877-496-4673, option #6. If you are a woman age 19-40, you may be eligible to participate in a new vaginal ring study. There are two drugs being tested in the ring; both have been studied in humans before. The study involves 15 clinic visits over a period of 2 months. During this time, women must wear the ring for 28 consecutive days. Participants will receive physical/GYN exams and HIV/STI testing at no cost and will be compensated up to $1550 for their time. For more information, call the AMCRS Team at 996-4398. Do you have "pre-diabetes"? The UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a study to determine if an experimental snack product can lower blood sugar and improve insulin action. Participants will be involved for (3) 4-week phases. Compensation. 975-9629. Healthy, HIV negative women age 19 and older needed for research trial about treatment of vaginal yeast infections. Study involves treatment with licensed drug and investigational medication. You must currently have a yeast infection that has not been treated at time of enrollment to be eligible. 3 visits with pelvic exams and blood draws over 1 month period with compensation. 996-2780. Do you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? You may qualify if you are 19-50 years old, a non-diabetic, a non-smoker, and not on any blood pressure or diabetes medications. The study involves an exercise and weight loss intervention, blood draws, % body fat analysis, nutrition counseling, and compensation. 975-3806. Participate in the development of new test for vaginal infections. One visit, one exam, must be age 19 or older. Receive a $20 gift card for your time. Joy 996-2780. Would you like to learn better ways to cope with infertility? If so, you might be interested in and eligible for a research study that involves participating in a phone-based program for women. Program materials are provided to all participants free of charge and call times are flexible. Interested? Curious? Shiquina 996-2832 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Heterosexual sexually active women age 19-45 needed for year-long study of common vaginal infections. Study involves monthly administration of investigational vaginal medication to help prevent these common vaginal infections. Monthly visits for 1 year will include pelvic exams every other month. Free medication and exams. Possible reimbursement of up to $800 over 1 year period. Joy at 996-2780. Seeking women research participants: The UAB Urogynecology Care Clinic is seeking women volunteers currently using Depo-Provera or NuvaRing as a form of birth control, ages 19-40, for a research study that will involve a one-time vaginal biopsy and a blood draw. Compensation provided. Call 934-1776 or 934-1777. Are you a breast cancer survivor? Are you interested in losing weight? You may be eligible for a new 2-year diet and exercise trial, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. This project will test two different weight management programs to increase exercise and reduce calorie intake. To participate, you must be 21 years of age or older, have been diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 5 years, be overweight, and able to be physically active. There is no cost to participate, but you must be willing to come in to meet with the dietitian. Every 6 months you will be weighed, have blood drawn, have your fitness level tested and complete surveys. For more info about the ENERGY Study, call 996-7367 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Pregnancy Clinical Trial: The UAB infertility doctors in conjunction with The Reproductive Medicine Network and the National Institutes of Health, are looking for volunteers for a research study; comparing the effectiveness of 2 different medicines used to help increase ovulation in pregnancy, sound interesting? You must be between 18-40 yrs, have irregular periods (less than 8 periods per year or periods greater than 45 days apart), might have excess hair on body or face, or diagnosed with PCOS (poly cystic ovary syndrome). If you are eligible infertility costs may be covered by the trial. The outcome of the trial is for you to have a successful term pregnancy! You can email: Susan J.Mason at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 801-8207. Principle Investigator is Wright Bates, MD. Are you planning a pregnancy? We are seeking women age 19 and older who have never given birth to participate in a clinical trial to determine the effects of pregnancy and childbirth on the structures of the pelvic floor. You must have no baseline symptoms of incontinence and be willing to have two MRIs. Compensation. Leslie 934-1777 or Lynn 934-4080. Are you a female UAB student age 19 and older? You may be eligible to participate in a dissertation study to help determine if exposure to magazine advertisements is associated with body mass index. The study involves a 1-time web-based survey that takes approximately 15 minutes. If interested, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/MAGS. Candice Griffin 223-8941. BRAVO study: Do you want to earn up to $360 and be part of a national study to identify new ways to test for and prevent vaginal health problems? Join the BRAVO! Study today! Women ages 15-25. Joy 996-2780. Do you a female age 19 or older with chronic chest discomfort, cardiovascular disease? If so, you could be eligible to join a UAB research study that will provide a medication for angina (chest discomfort). To enroll in this study, you need to have chest discomfort two or more times a week. 975-8088/975-0605/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Women with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury ages 19-60 needed to participate in a study to educate women with spinal cord dysfunction and multiple sclerosis about their sexual potential and to aid researchers in developing new treatment approaches to improve sexual response. Must have normal periods, not be pregnant, have normal hand function and have ability to feel some sensation from lower abdomen to upper thigh region. Compensated $300. Dr Sipski Alexander 934-2022/866-706-5545. Women age 19-45 recently diagnosed (within 5 yrs) with Type 2 diabetes needed for a study to evaluate insulin resistance. Participants receive a brief medical exam and a series of tests. An overnight stay at UAB may be req. Compensated. 975-2422.
MenAre you a male veteran? Do you get up at least two times each night to urinate? If so, you may be eligible for a study comparing two treatments for nocturia (nighttime urination). Study medications without cost + compensation. 934-3259 and ask for the BEDTiME Study. Men age 65 and older needed for study of testosterone gel in men with low testosterone blood levels. If you have at least one of the following symptoms: trouble walking at least 1/4 mile, less interest in sex or less energy, you may be eligible for a research study to learn whether using testosterone improves these symptoms associated with aging. Compensation. The T-Trial, call 934-2294. We are looking for healthy Caucasian men ages 19-95, 12 years of education, to participate in a study on medical decision-making abilities. Pencil and paper testing, 3 visits over the course of 1 year, compensated. Crystal 996-9366.
Men & womenDo you have asthma? Are you having symptoms? Call The UAB Lung Health Center at 934-5555. You may qualify for a study. Are you in good health (no high blood pressure, heart condition, diabetes, etc.) and between the ages 19-65? Would you like to help us learn more about preventing cancer? If so, you may be eligible for this study to learn more about a possible new medication to prevent cancer. 3-4 month commitment, take study medication for 28 days, 8 clinic visits (2 of those visits will be overnight hospital stays between 24-26 hours), and 1 follow up phone call. Compensated up to $500. Call 975-7238, option 3. Men & women age 65-90 in good physical health without significant memory problems needed to study basic money skills and decision-making in older adults. Physical exam, pencil & paper testing, & MRI; no meds. 1 visit/yr for 5 yrs. Compensated $110/yr. Amy 975-4955. Are you between 19 and 65? You may be eligible for a study. We are looking for three groups of participants: a) patients with chronic pain who are taking only short-acting opioid medicines; b) patients with chronic pain who are taking no pain medicines; c) healthy individuals with no chronic pain. This study will look at the relationship between chronic pain, use of pain medicines, and thinking abilities like attention/concentration and memory. The study involves one 3-hour session completing some questionnaires, paper-and-pencil testing, and tasks on a computer. Benefits of participating include learning more about your own thinking abilities in a feedback session with a clinical psychologist. You will receive a $40 debit card as compensation for participation. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Do you have Type 1 diabetes? Are you ages 20-45, diagnosed within the past 5 months and have been prescribed insulin? You may quality for a diabetes research study. Free study-related exam, lab testing and diabetes education. Compensation provided. 934-4112. Dry eye patients: Seeking dry eye patients age 19 and older for a dry eye study. Participants compensated up to $75. Clara 934-3527 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Have you been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis or Chronic Prostatitis? Participants age 19-75 needed for study examining perception of pain/discomfort. This is a two-part study including MRI, total time is approximately 5.5 hours. Total compensation $350. Beverly 934-3751 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Do you have a history of heart disease or stroke or peripheral artery disease and do you have Diabetes mellitus Type 2? If so you may qualify for a research study. Compensation and free tests, medication, supplies. 934-9281 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Do you need dental fillings? A 24-month research study is being conducted by the UAB School of Dentistry to determine the effectiveness of a comercially available tooth colored dental filling materials bonded on the sides of teeth with three adhesives. Enrollment in the study requires that the subject be available for the 24-month study period. Screening appointments now are available and subjects needing fillings on the sides of their teeth are likely candidates. The fillings are free and a monetary incentive is paid at each recall visit. To determine if you are eligible for this study, call LaTara 996-5747. Do you have Diabetes mellitus Type 2? If so you may qualify to participate in a research study. Compensation. 934-9281 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Do you have high blood pressure and you are age 50 or older? If so you may qualify to participate in a research study. Compensation. 934-9281 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Are you age 19-70 with high blood pressure? If you have untreated hypertension or treated hypertension with up to 2 antihypertensive medications you may qualify to participate in 12-week research study for high blood pressure with 9 clinic visits. Eligible study participants will receive study medication, blood pressure checks, physical exams, lab tests, vascular function tests and ultrasound of vessels at no cost. Compensation. 934-9281 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Men & women age 65 and older with high blood pressure needed for a study to see whether adding a medication to current blood pressure treatment lowers the risk of cardiovascular events. Participants can have a history of heart disease, stroke or diabetes, or have risk factors for heart disease Compensation. 975-7902 or 1-866-965-7903. Have you been diagnosed with psoriasis? You may qualify for a research study at UAB Dept of Dermatology. If qualified, you will receive investigational medication and study visits at no cost. Compensation. Rhonda 502-9967 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Men and women age 45-90 needed for a research study on brain changes after vision loss from macular degeneration. We need healthy control volunteers as well as volunteers with macular degeneration. Requirements: Either have macular degeneration in BOTH eyes, or have good vision in both eyes (contacts or glasses are ok); be right-handed; no history of stroke or other neurological problems. Involves 3-4 visits including an MRI while you perform a simple video game.You will be paid $100 for your participation. Some will be trained on the video game; they will be paid an extra $100. Martha 934-0232. Body composition assessment at no cost to you. Learn your % body fat. You may qualify if you are age 7-90, healthy, non-pregnant or ambulatory. This study involves body composition tests on 2 different instruments, exposure to very low X-ray levels, about 1 hour of your time. 975-3315. Men and women ages 19-50 with a history of traumatic brain injury needed for an MRI brain imaging study of how the brain processes emotional stimuli. Participation includes a brief telephone screening, an in-person interview about your health, emotional status, and behavior (lasts about 30-60 minutes) and a one-hour brain imaging session. Compensation includes $30; for the in-person interview and $70; for the brain imaging session ($100 total). 934-3454. Do you have athlete's foot? You may qualify for a research study at UAB Dept of Dermatology. If qualified, you will receive investigational medication and study visits at no cost. Compensation. Rhonda 502-9967 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Are you concerned about your blood pressure and how low it should be? If so, you may qualify for a research study. To be considered you must be at least 50 years of age, have high blood pressure with a systolic (upper) number of at least 130 and have no history of diabetes or stroke. If you qualify for the study, receive the following at no cost: FDA approved blood pressure medication, regular medical testing, memory testing, EKG’s (electrocardiograms), and blood pressure management. Compensation. Call the SPRINT office of Dr. Thornley-Brown in the Department of Nephrology, 975-4482. Elderly participants age 50 to 89 with or without memory problems needed for research study. Subjects will undergo a brain scan and annual cognitive testing. $50 honorarium for completing study. Contact David G. Clark, MD, 996-6050, or send name and contact number to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . People concerned about their blood pressure and how it should be needed. You must be age 55 or older, have high blood pressure, with the systolic (upper) number of at least 130, and have no history of diabetes or stroke. Eligible study participants will receive blood pressure medication(s), blood pressure checks, physical exams, laboratory tests, memory tests and ECG at no cost. Compensation. 934-9281. Chronic sarcoidosis study: if are you experiencing symptoms despite your current therapy, you may be interested in learning more about a clinical research study that is being conducted to evaluate two investigational drugs for chronic sarcoidosis. You may be eligible to participate if you are age 19 to 85, have been told by your doctor that you have chronic sarcoidosis with lung and/or skin involvement, are experiencing symptoms despite your current therapy Study volunteers will be provided research related medical care and medication at no cost. The study is enrolling. To learn more, contact Nancy Stansfield at 934-4378 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . A 24-month research study is being conducted at the UAB School of Dentistry to determine the effectiveness of tooth-colored dental filling materials. Screening appointments are available now and subjects needing fillings in their back teeth are likely candidates. The fillings are free and an incentive is offered at the recall visits. To determine if you are eligible for this study, call LaTara at 996-5747 for a screening appointment. Men and women ages 65 and older needed to participate in a study that examines how lifestyle changes affect body fat, risk factors for disease and quality of life. This study requires a 1-year commitment. You may qualify if you are in generally good health and you are on medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Compensated up to $225. CROSSROADS Study 996-5295. Healthy, caucasian, male and female volunteers ages 19-60 needed for study of FDA-licensed Anthrax vaccine. You cannot acquire anthrax from the vaccine. Compensated. James 934-6777. Do you tan? If you regularly tanned in a tanning salon or outdoors, you might qualify for a clinical research trial being conducted at UAB Department of Dermatology. You may be eligible to receive a study visit at no cost to you and monetary compensation for your participation. 934-7550. Do you have Hepatitis C? This study tests the safety of a new Hepatitis C drug. Researchers are trying to find a dose that is safe to use and also figure out the amount of time it takes to safely lower the level of virus in the blood. Volunteers will receive either study drug or placebo (inactive medication like a sugar pill). Depending on which group you are in, you will be in the study about 2-6 weeks. Compensated up to $390. 996-4398. If the following statements about you are TRUE, this study may be for you: You are age 19-65; you have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C virus infection, but have never been treated; you are HIV negative; if you are a woman, you are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Are you an orthodontic patient who would like to possibly shorten your treatment period? Seeking 42 compliant orthodontic (space closure) patients with permanent teeth and good oral hygiene to participate in a study in the UAB Orthodontic Clinic to determine the rate of accelerated tooth movement using the OrthoPulseT Bone Regeneration System. This study involves wearing a device for a short time period daily or weekly over the course of treatment. Compensated $800. Teri 934-2782 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Healthy men & women age 55-90 with mild memory loss and/or diagnosed w/Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) needed to study how memory decline affects everyday skills. Physical exam, pencil & paper testing, & MRI; no meds. 1 visit/yr for 5 yrs. Compensated $110/yr. Amy 975-4955. Men & women age 55-90 in with mild memory loss and/or diagnosed w/mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD) needed to study how memory decline affects everyday skills. Physical exam, pencil & paper testing, & MRI; no meds. 1 visit. Comp. $110/visit. Amy 975-4955. Participants age 18-75 needed with diagnosis of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or irritable bowel syndrome for study examining the perception of pain/discomfort. Takes about 3 hours. Compensation. Beverly Corbitt 934-3751. Do you have type 2 diabetes? If you currently take no pills or one, two or three pills for diabetes, you may be eligible for a research study of a new diabetes medication taken one time a week. The study drug will be added to your current treatment plan. Compensation up to $700. 975-8217. Depression studies: Feeling sad, down, hopeless? Feeling guilty, tense or irritable? Wishing you were dead? Experiencing disturbed concentration, appetite, or sleep? If you are age 19-65, you may be eligible to participate in a research study on an investigational medication for depression. Compensated. Office of Psychiatric Research 934-9189. African-American men/women age 65 or older are needed for group discussion. Participants will discuss their thoughts, views, and opinions about participating in research studies in group setting. Each participant will receive $25 for each focus group session, with a maximum receipt of $50 for attending both sessions. Coretta This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 934-2884. Right-handed healthy volunteers and persons with a diagnosis of either schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder age 19-55 needed for a research study to map brain activity while performing decision-making tasks. Study procedures include a clinical interview, computerized test of memory and decision-making, brief vision and handedness evaluation, blood draw (not required for study participation) and 3 MRI/MRS scans over the course of a 6 week period. Participants meeting study criteria will be compensated up to $400 upon completion. David 996-9813. Are you age 19-39 and healthy? Are you healthy without any history of cardiovascular disease (heart disease, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes)? If so, you may qualify to participate in a research study designed to identify possible genetic risk factors for heart disease. Are presently taking no medications? The study consists of 2 study visits and a single blood collection. Compensated. UAB Hypertension Program at 4-9281 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Diabetes and Periodontal Therapy Trial (DPTT): The School of Dentistry at UAB is recruiting participants for a diabetes and gum disease research study. You must be 35 years of age or older and being treated for type-2 diabetes. You must have at least 16 natural teeth and gums that are sore or bleed when brushing your teeth. The study lasts 6 months. Free dental exams and dental cleanings provided. Compensation + validated parking for clinic visits. Call Janet 5-7117 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The UAB Lung Health Center is doing research to find better ways of diagnosing and treating COPD. Normal, healthy people age 40-75 needed. 4-5555 to see if you qualify for a current study. Are you a veteran and have difficulty with bowel leakage? You may qualify to participate in a research study for the treatment of bowel incontinence. Receive a physical exam and medications at no charge. Compensation. The study involves 5 clinic visits over a 3 month period. Confidiential phone contact information: Kate 4-3259/558-7067 for FIRM study. Do you or someone you know have cystic fibrosis? The UAB Center for Nursing Research has developed a Web site that addresses the pain experienced by patients with CF. Visit the site for information regarding CF and also take part in a new on-line research study. Patrick This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 4-7597. Do you need dental fillings? A 24-month research study is being conducted at the UAB School of Dentistry to determine the effectiveness of investigational tooth-colored dental filling materials. Enrollment requires that the subject be available for the 24-month study period. Subjects needing fillings in the back teeth are likely candidates. The fillings are free and a monetary incentive is offered at the follow-up visits. 996-5747. Do you have ulcerative colitis? Volunteers age 19-65 with moderate or severe ulcerative colitis needed to study an investigational medicine. All study-related meds, procedures and exams provided at no cost. To learn more, call 1-877-UAB-4-IBD. Volunteers needed: smokers interested in quitting via a 12-wk free pharmacotherapy intervention and non-smokers needed for a research study to map brain activity while performing decision-making tasks. Must be drug free for at least 6 months and free of any severe head injuries or neurological illnesses. Study includes a clinical interview, computerized memory and decision-making tasks, vision evaluation, blood draw, 2 MRI/MRS scans. Compensated up to $190. 996-9813. Do you have type 2 diabetes complicated by blood vessel problems such as heart disease, carotid artery disease, stroke, or poor circulation in your legs or feet? If you are over age 50 you may qualify for a research study investigating the effect of a diabetes drug on blood vessel disease. Participants will receive study drug or placebo provided by the study in addition to the care from your usual diabetes care provider. Miriam 975-8217. Are you age 19 or older with high blood pressure? If you have mild to moderate hypertension you may qualify to participate in a national 8-week research study for high blood pressure. Eligible study participants will receive study medication, blood pressure checks, physical exams, lab tests and ECG at no cost. Compensation. 934-9281. Participants needed for sedation study: healthy adults age 19-40 will receive one of three sedative medications, while we assess your response to pain stimuli and how sedation affects your pain rating. There is a screening visit and then two parts of the study each taking about 2-4 hours of your time and the second part involves brain imaging. Compensated $50-$100 for each of the two parts of the study. Catiffaney Banks 934-4711/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . High cholesterol? Men & women age 19 or older with high LDL cholesterol who are currently taking medication to lower cholesterol may qualify for a research study of an investigational cholesterol-lowering medication. Study drug, physical exam, and lab tests at no cost. 934-9502. Are you a veteran receiving care at the Birmingham VA Medical Center? If so, you may qualify to participate in a metabolic research study. Receive a physical exam, laboratory testing and metabolic testing at no charge. Compensation. The study involves a 2-3 day and night stay in the hospital. We are recruiting both healthy volunteers and those with Type 2 diabetes. Sandra 996-2689/Dana 996-4015. Do you have toenail fungus? You may qualify for a research study at the UAB Dept of Dermatology and receive investigational medication and study visits at no cost. Compensation. Rhonda 502-9967 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Stroke patients. An ongoing study seeks stroke patients who are at least 6 months post-stroke & who have regained at least some movement in the arm affected by the stroke. You may be eligible for outpatient treatment at no cost to improve the use of the arm affected by the stroke. No medication involved. Adriana Delgado 934-9768/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Smokers & ex-smokers age 40 or older needed. You may have a disease called Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease or COPD. Call to see if you qualify to participate. Receive a lung function test at no cost. Compensated. 934-5555/996-6600. Do you need dental fillings? A 24-month research study is being conducted at the UAB School of Dentistry to determine the effectiveness of investigational tooth-colored dental filling materials. Subjects needing fillings in the back teeth are likely candidates. The fillings are free and a monetary incentive is offered at follow-up visits. 996-5747. Is your blood pressure uncontrolled (higher than 140/90)? Are you on three or more blood pressure medications including a diuretic? You may qualify to participate in a national 14-week research study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new investigational medication in the treatment of severe hypertension. Eligible study participants will receive study medication, blood pressure checks, physical exams, laboratory tests and ECG at no cost. Compensation. 934-9281. Do you have diabetes? The Division of Endocrinology is conducting research studies in treatments for diabetes and diabetic complications such as neuropathy, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Must be age 19 or older and in reasonably good health with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. All study related care is provided at no charge including. Compensated. 934-4112. Volunteers age 19-60 who are 6 months-3 yrs post SCI are needed for a research study to determine the relationship between neurologic exam and bladder function. Reimbursed $200. Jim 934-2088/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Care Teams for HIV: If you are HIV+ and are currently participating in a Care Team you are eligible to participate. The study looks at the effects of being in a Care Team for the participant and volunteers. Compensated $80 for 4 sessions. Dr. Burrage 934-0630. Have you recently stopped problem-drinking? We want to interview anyone who has recently stopped drinking in a problem manner without treatment. You could provide valuable information that may help design future alcohol treatment programs. This study is not a treatment program. Confidentiality. Compensation. 934-6082/1-800-815-6200/ www.HealthyDecisions.uab.edu. The Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic is looking for healthy HIV-negative volunteers ages 19-50 for HIV vaccine studies. You cannot acquire HIV from the vaccine. Compensated up to $75/visit. James 934-6777/975-2839. |
