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The benefits of taking statins for older adults without heart disease are not fully understood. About 20,000 older adults along with a team of researchers and clinicians across the country will be involved in the PREVENTABLE study. The purpose is to learn if taking a statin is helpful for older adults. Are you a good fit for PREVENTABLE? Contact the study team to find out.
See the website at www. preventabletrial.org
Please call or text: (205) 224-2567 or email destinytaylor@uabmc.edu if you are interested.
See the website at www. preventabletrial.org
Please call or text: (205) 224-2567 or email destinytaylor@uabmc.edu if you are interested.
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We are conducting a research project to evaluate if coach-guided videoconferencing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is effective for improving psychological health in family caregivers of people with dementia. You may qualify for the study if you are adults (age 18 or over) who are currently taking the primary responsibility for the care of a relative with dementia living in the community (i.e., your relative is not living in a nursing home) and have a web-enabled device (a computer/laptop, a smartphone, or a tablet PC) with the internet access at home. This study will involve completion of questionnaires three times and 10 weekly videoconferencing sessions by the ACT coach if you are assigned to the ACT group. Participants will be compensation at study completion (up to $150 as the ACT group). For questions and more information, contact Lauren Edwards at laurenme@uab.edu or 205-996-1488.
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Do you have a loved one with agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia? Is their agitation becoming overwhelming? Examples of some easily identifiable agitated behaviors are: restlessness, screaming, shouting, throwing things, resistiveness, constant unwarranted requests for attention or help, pacing/aimless wandering, kicking, hitting others or self, pushing people, hurting self or others, tearing things or destroying property. In this study, researchers want to find out if an investigational drug called AVP-786 is safe and effective (useful) in managing agitation in adults with Alzheimer’s dementia, when compared to a placebo. If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, please call (205) 996-5987 or email lalexander@uabmc.edu for more information.
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Are you a caregiver? Do you know someone that is a caregiver? Would you like to earn $20? If so, the Caring for Adults with Difficulties Study (CFAD) needs you! This study examines stressors of caregivers to aging adults, their social support networks, caregiving demands, and personal experiences. To be eligible, you must care for a family member or friend at least 5 hours per week. You must also complete a 45 minute survey online or over the phone. Please contact us by phone (205-975-9452) or email (mjfields@uab.edu). We look forward to your participation asa we are still recruiting participants!
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Receive compensation and Free 20-Week Exercise Program.
Eligible enrolled participants will receive:
- Supervised exercise training at no cost
- Blood pressure medication at no cost
- Convenient parking at no cost
- Compensation for time
If you are interested, please call 205-996-3005 and mention The ACES Study or apply here -https://www.uab.edu/medicine/exercise/volunteer-clinical-trials/aces-trial.
Eligible enrolled participants will receive:
- Supervised exercise training at no cost
- Blood pressure medication at no cost
- Convenient parking at no cost
- Compensation for time
If you are interested, please call 205-996-3005 and mention The ACES Study or apply here -https://www.uab.edu/medicine/exercise/volunteer-clinical-trials/aces-trial.
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Help us find out by joining our study. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Nutrition Sciences, is conducting an exciting research study, in collaboration with Pennington Biomedical Research Center, to investigate whether intermittent fasting or calorie restriction (i.e., losing weight) can improve health and slow the aging process.
If you are randomly selected to do calorie restriction, you may lose weight by eating less. If you are randomly selected to do intermittent fasting, you will fast for 16 hours per day and eat dinner by 6 pm about 6 days per week (1 break day per week). We want you to be successful: the study provides intensive coaching and support to help you successfully lose weight or practice intermittent fasting.
To qualify, you should:
- Be 25-45 years old
- Have a BMI between 22-30 Calculate your BMI here
- Be healthy
- Not currently taking any medications or supplements for chronic conditions
- Not smoke, vape, or use tobacco products currently or within the last 6 months
- Not currently participate in a regular program of heavy physical activity (e.g., jogging, running, or riding fast on a bicycle for 30 minutes or more per day)
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Participants between the ages of 65-89, and individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease between the ages of 45-89 are needed for a research study on walking. This study is being done to assess how well individuals can modify walking patterns. If you qualify, we anticipate that your participation in the study will span a single study visit, with a total time commitment of 3 hours. You will be compensated for your time. Contact Christopher Hurt at cphurt@uab.edu or at 205-934-8517, if you are interested.
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Do you have a loved one with agitation associated with Alzheimer’s dementia? Is their agitation becoming overwhelming? Examples of some easily identifiable agitated behaviors are: restlessness, screaming, shouting, throwing things, resistiveness, constant unwarranted requests for attention or help, pacing/aimless wandering, kicking, hitting others or self, pushing people, hurting self or others, tearing things or destroying property. In this study, researchers want to find out if an investigational drug called AVP-786 is safe and effective (useful) in managing agitation in adults with Alzheimer’s dementia, when compared to a placebo. If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease, please call (205) 996-5987 or email lalexander@uabmc.edu for more information.
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This is a paid research opportunity for adults who provide care for adult loved ones 45 years or older. We are actively recruiting for a research study to examine caregivers’ experiences and health outcomes. To be eligible, caregiver participants need to commit to providing care for their loved ones at least five hours weekly, and their loved ones need to be ages 45 and older. The study takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and can be completed via our online survey or over the phone with one of our trained research assistants. Participants will receive a $20 gift card for completing the study. The link to complete the study is: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmAfy0dohaFEciG. For more information, please call and leave a voicemail for our research lab at (205) 975-9452, or email Wesley Browning at wbro9119@uab.edu, or Celine Atkins at gcat347@uab.edu.
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Biology postdoc Jessica Hoffman earns a career-launching NIH K99/R00 award with her intriguing research into size and lifespan in dogs and other species.
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Participants needed for the ACES Trial - Antihypertensives Combined with Exercise for Seniors with Hypertension. This is a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) to determine if choice of antihypertensive medication influences changes in functional status and other cardiovascular risk factors among older persons with hypertension. Sedentary men and women > 60 years of age with functional limitations and hypertension will be recruited from two sites to participate in a longitudinal intervention trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three first-line antihypertensive agents and participate in a structured aerobic exercise intervention. This study is expected to differentiate beneficial effects of three FDA-approved antihypertensive medications on established and emerging cardiovascular risk factors in a clinically-relevant population. For more information, call 205-996-3005 or apply online.
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This study will examine predictors of successful aging outcomes among adults and older adults with and without HIV. We are currently recruiting HIV-negative controls, thus to qualify, you must be HIV-negative, age 50 or older, be proficient in English, must not be mentally impaired or have significant neuromedical issues, and must consent to a blood draw. Eligible participants may be compensated up to $150 for a ~5-hour visit. For more information, please call 205-934-2862.
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Our study is currently recruiting single primary caregivers of a 3-8 year old child to fill out 2 questionnaires about health and weight. Eligible participants will be compensated $10 for their time. Call 205-975-7721 for more information or to see if you are eligible to participate.
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We are looking for healthy older adults who are interested in participating in a study about healthy aging. You may be eligible if you have no major physical disabilities, are independent in basic life activities, and are 85 years or older. Participants will be compensated. Call 205-975-7017 for more information and to see if you qualify.
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Walters, Bleich provide services for employees who have lost a special patient, and provide training for residents
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