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We are conducting a research study to find out if a new contact lens can treat nearsightedness in children.
You can be a part of this study if you:
- Are 8-12 Years old
- Need glasses or contact lens to see well at far objects
- Are willing to wear contact lenses
The study includes 6 visits over a year and you will receive contact lenses, lens fitting, and lens prescription free!!
If eligible, you will be compensated $250 at the completion of the study for your time and participation.
For more information, contact Sindhu Gurrala at sgurral2@uab.edu or (205) 975-3881 or study principal investigator Dr. Safal Kanal at skhanal@uab.edu or (205) 934-4558.
Do you want to make a difference for kids? More children are at risk for type 2 diabetes, and you can help us learn why.
Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when the body has problems with high blood sugar levels. This can lead to serious health problems if not identified and treated early.
DISCOVERY is a study for children 9-14 years old who may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What will happen in the study?
- In person and phone visits
- Lab tests
- Questionnaires
- Physical exams
- Glucose (blood sugar) monitors
Join families across the US to help us make a difference for all children and young people! This study does not involve medications and there is no cost to you. You will be compensated for your time in this study.
Contact us for more information:
205-517-1351
Discovery@uab.edu
- Between the ages of 11 and 19?
- Feeling sad, down, or hopeless?
- Feeling guilty, tense, or irritable?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a non-treatment research study.
Compensation provided for both parent and child, if applicable.
For more information, please contact the UAB Office of Psychiatric Clinical Research at (205) 934-2484.
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We Need Healthy Adolescent Controls!
- Are you in good physical health?
- Are you between the ages of 11 and 19?
- Do you have NO history of Depression?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a non-treatment research study.
Compensation provided for both parent and child, if applicable.
For more information, please contact the UAB Office of Psychiatric Clinical Research at (205) 934-2484.
- 18-60 years old?
- Feeling sad, down, hopeless?
- Experiencing increase or decrease in appetite?
- Experiencing loss of interest in activities?
- Having difficulty concentrating?
- Sleeping too little or too much?
- Wishing you were dead?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a non-treatment research study. Compensation provided.
For more information, please call the UAB Office of Psychiatric Research at (205) 934-2484.
- You must be 11 - 21 years old.
- You will be asked to walk, jump, step, and do exercises.
- Eligible participants will have multiple visits and can be compensated up to $430 depending on your tests.
To learn more about the study, please call (205) 774-8448 or email phuong@uab.edu.
To participate in this research, you must:
- be 11 to 18 years old
- have no diagnosed medical conditions
- have a parent/guardian available to participate in lab visits
If you choose to participate in the study, you will be part of the healthy control group. You will come for 2 lab visits 13 weeks apart. The adolescent can be compensated up to $100 total. To find out more about the study, call 205-975-4205 or email pedshealthlab@uabmc.edu.
This study focuses on better understanding breast milk composition, the presence or absence of CMV in breast milk, and its possible transmission to babies. CMV is a common virus that most people in the US are infected with by adulthood. Participants will meet with study staff once a month for six months to collect non-invasive samples and answer a questionnaire. Samples collected include oral swabs from you and your baby, a small quantity of breast milk and a skin swab from you, as well as a urine and stool sample from your baby. Participants will be compensated up to $300 for completing the study visits and providing samples. Eligible participants may also qualify for additional sub-studies for additional compensation up to $800.
For more information, please contact us via phone or email at:
Phone: 205-975-3752
Email: milk@uabmc.edu