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We are looking for healthy men and women ages 18-65 to participate in a research study. You must have no history of gastrointestinal or kidney disease. We are conducting a study to examine the presence of Oxalobacter, a naturally occurring molecule in our bodies. This study involves collection of stool specimens. Compensation is provided. Please send an email to kidneystone@uabmc.edu if you are interested.
Study subjects are being sought to help identify the risk factors involved in kidney stone formation. You don’t have to have kidney stones to participate. You cannot enroll in this study if you have been diagnosed with diabetes. Participants must be ages 19-65 and in relatively good health. What you will be required to do: 1. Answer questions to see if you are eligible to be screened for the study; 2. Provide 1 blood sample; 3. Provide up to four 24 hour urine collections during the study.; 4. Consume only meals provided by the UAB dietary kitchen for 3 consecutive days. Compensation is provided and there is no cost for participation. If you are interested please email kidneystone@uabmc.edu.
We are looking for participants who have been diagnosed with “Fatty Liver Disease” and who are NOT diabetic. We are also looking for healthy individuals with a history of kidney stone formation with a BMI between 20-40. All visits will occur at UAB and participants will be required to consume meals for three days that are prepared by trained UAB dietary staff. The meals are provided at no cost to participants and may be consumed at your location of choice. This study will also involve collecting your urine for two consecutive days. Compensation is provided. kidneystone@uabmc.edu if you feel you meet either or both of these criteria and would like to see if you qualify.
