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Simulated-altitude to optimize aerobic exercise among breast cancer survivors with limited mobility study

Are you a breast cancer survivor having difficulty walking? Do you have any lower-body pain that is restricting your mobility? If so, you may be interested in taking part in an exercise training intervention. UAB researchers are looking for overweight women  - age 18-70 with a body mass index between 30-45 kg/m2 - with a history of breast cancer to participate in a novel exercise training study. Volunteers will be asked to attend two assessment sessions: an initial assessment and after 8 weeks of exercise to collect information about your health status. Further eligibility screening will be conducted by telephone. Volunteers must reside in or near Jefferson County. The study will evaluate a novel exercise training strategy designed to mimic exercise at higher altitude to support improved health and mobility among breast cancer survivors. Contact Dr. Stephen J. Carter, 205-975-0269 or carters@uab.edu; or the UAB Exercise and Cancer Research Team, 205.934.5466 or moveforward@uab.edu; to learn more.

Volunteers diagnosed with a history of stroke needed for exercise study

This study will examine the effectiveness of a group exercise class on the health and function adults age 18-65 with a history of stroke. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups; Movement2Music or a waitlist group who will complete a home-based exercise intervention. Email caseyh@lakeshore.org or call 205-313-7455 for more information. Participation is free, and compensation is provided.

Volunteers needed for exercise and blood pressure study

Are you a healthy person ages 18-40? You may be eligible to participate in a research study about the effects of Exercise and Metoprolol (a blood pressure pill) on a protein in your blood. This protein is related to heart disease. Eligible participants must be Healthy men and women, African American or Caucasians and have no history of diabetes, heart problems, or kidney problems. The study involves performing exercise, taking metoprolol, consuming prepared meals, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated. Please e-mail Dr. Nirav Patel, npatel@uabmc.edu if you are interested.

Would your parents or grandparents benefit from a structured exercise routine?

If they are over the age of 65, they may qualify for the MASTERS Trial, a randomized, placebo-controlled trial at UAB to determine if the addition of a medication (metformin) will improve the effectiveness of strength training in older adults. Participants receive supervised exercise training 3 days per week for 14 weeks with certified trainers in the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine, and free assessments of health and functional status, body composition, and fitness. To learn more, complete the questionnaire at www.uab.edu/masters-trial (preferred) or call 205-934-6231.

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By taking part in a clinical trial at UAB, you can help generate knowledge that will change the world. Volunteers play a vital role in UAB's internationally renowned research enterprise.

You can also join ResearchMatch, a multi-institution project that pairs volunteers with researchers seeking study participants.

Trials currently available at UAB are listed above; click the tags to refine the list or search for a specific trial. To submit a trial for inclusion in this list, click here.