Do you or your child have one of the skin conditions listed below? If so, you may be able to get medical treatment while getting paid to help advance science! Alopecia (hair loss) Atopic Dermatitis (eczema) Psoriasis (scaly red rash) Hidradenitis Suppurativa (boils/abscesses) Vitiligo (depigmented spots) Pyoderma Gangrenosum (nonhealing wound) Lupus Erythematosus (round scaly rash) Benefits of participating in clinical trials: Frequent free dermatology evaluations Cutting edge treatment options Advancement of research Contact us to learn more about our clinical trials! Phone: 205-502-9967 | 205-502-9961Email: dermresearch@uabmc.edu

You may be eligible to participate in a research study led by UAB Pediatrics. Babies typically receive four doses of the pneumococcal vaccine at 2, 4, 6, and about 12 months of age to help protect against infections such as ear infections, sinus infections, pneumonia, bacteremia (blood infection), and meningitis. This study is designed to learn more about an updated version of the pneumococcal vaccine that covers additional types of pneumococcal bacteria. Participants will receive either the updated vaccine or the current vaccine that is already approved and in use. ✅ No blood draws are required ✅ Compensation is provided for your time If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact Misty or Sama at 205-638-2629 or email shalima@uabmc.edu or mlpurser@uabmc.edu.

We’re looking for children ages 8–10 with reading disorders (like dyslexia) and their caregivers to join a research study. The study tests Engage — a fun video game designed to improve focus and reading skills — all from home using Zoom. What’s involved: 30 short game sessions over 6–8 weeks (about 15 hours total) Surveys for caregivers before and after the program Possible virtual focus group What you get: All equipment provided if needed $25 for baseline assessments $50 after finishing the program $25 if chosen for a focus group Complete this brief form to sign up for the study: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aWAoi6epsM3sJ3U This study is run by Dr. Caroline Richter at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the Department of Psychology. Questions? Contact: CAS-Engage@uab.edu; carolinerichter@uab.edu; or call (205) 934-9897.

Are you or is your child between the ages of 11-19? The UAB Office of Psychiatric Research is actively recruiting participants for an Adolescent Depression Study and wants to connect with you on our research! Whether you are needing someone to talk to, or even have no history of mental health conditions and are just wanting to further knowledge within the medical and mental health field, we would love to get you involved! Our Adolescent Study is a Non-Treatment Study. Our Non-Treatment Studies do NOT involve testing a new medication or intervention. Instead, these studies focus on understanding behaviors and experiences of mental health conditions via interviews, tests, or surveys. COMPENSATION IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH PARENT AND CHILD! For more information, please reach out to the UAB Office of Psychiatric Research at (205) 934-2484 or go to https://tinyurl.com/UABpsychiatricresearch and our team will be in contact with you shortly.

BrainREAD is recruiting children, ages 7-13, with reading comprehension difficulties. This study includes a free reading intervention through Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. We are also recruiting children with no reading difficulties to participate. Participation involves a pre and post session which are broken up into two days each. Day 1 consist of paper and pencil evaluations and Day 2 consists of an MRI scan. Participants can be compensated up to $250 for both testing sessions. If interested, please call , email cas-cbalab@uab.edu or visit https://sites.uab.edu/cbra/ to fill out our contact form.

Recruiting Participants Ages 15-21 with Down Syndrome!The UAB STARS Lab is conducting a research study to explore children's motivation to complete moderately challenging tasks and how this relates to academic achievement, language, cognition, and behavior in individuals with Down syndrome.Who can participate?• Children aged 15-21 with a diagnosis of Down syndrome (both males and females are welcome).What does the study involve?• 1-2 days of activities at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Campbell Hall.• Your child will complete language and cognitive assessments, as well as game-like activities with a researcher.• Caregivers will complete questionnaires and participate in an interview about their child’s communication, behavior, and development.What will you receive?• $50 compensation for participation.• Reimbursement for travel expenses.• A score report with your child’s results.Learn more by contacting Dr. Caroline G. Richter at carolinerichter@uab.edu or (205) 934-9897.You can learn more about our studies here: https://sites.uab.edu/richter/about/To check eligibility, complete the screening survey at go.uab.edu/uab_qualtrics_ws_ds

Recruiting Participants Ages 6-21 with Williams Syndrome!The UAB STARS Lab is conducting a research study to explore children's motivation to complete moderately challenging tasks and how this relates to academic achievement, language, cognition, and behavior in individuals with Williams syndrome.Who can participate?• Children aged 6-21 with a diagnosis of Williams syndrome (both males and females are welcome).What does the study involve?• 1-2 days of activities at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Campbell Hall.• Your child will complete language and cognitive assessments, as well as game-like activities with a researcher.• Caregivers will complete questionnaires and participate in an interview about their child’s communication, behavior, and development.What will you receive?• $50 compensation for participation.• Reimbursement for travel expenses.• A score report with your child’s results.Learn more by contacting Dr. Caroline G. Richter at carolinerichter@uab.edu or (205) 934-9897.You can learn more about our studies here: https://sites.uab.edu/richter/about/To check eligibility, complete the screening survey at go.uab.edu/uab_qualtrics_ws_ds

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 your child Is 8 to less than 13 years old Needs glasses or contact lenses to see well at far objects Is willing to wear contact lenses The study includes 6 visits over a year, and your child will receive eye examinations, contact lenses, lens fitting, and lens prescription at no cost. 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 Khanal 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:205-517-1351Discovery@uab.edu

BrainREAD is recruiting autistic and typically-developing children, ages 7-13, with reading comprehension difficulties to participate in an MRI study that includes a free reading intervention through Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. We are also recruiting typically developing children with no reading difficulties to participate. Participation involves a pre and post session which are broken up into two days each. Day 1 consist of neuropsychological evaluations and Day 2 is the MRI scan. Participants can be compensated up to $250 for both testing sessions. If interested, please call 205-202-0616, email cas-cbalab@uab.edu. or visit https://sites.uab.edu/cbra/ to fill out our contact form.

Our research team is currently conducting an exercise training study in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy who can walk. 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.

The UAB Department of Psychiatry is recruiting healthy adolescent participants for a clinical research study. The study will compare healthy adolescents and adolescents with functional seizures (FS). 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 visitsIf 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.

If you are currently pregnant, 18 or older, planning to deliver at UAB, and planning to breast feed, you may be eligible for our study!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: 205-975-3752Email: milk@uabmc.edu

We are recruiting 9th grade Black males for a new study that is focusing on film viewing and academic functioning. The project involves viewing 4 films and completing 3 surveys with the ability to make up to $70 dollars for participating. This study is designed to take place completely from the participant’s home. If you are interested in learning more email afis.uab@gmail.com or call/text at (205) 549-3416 for more information.

Is your child in good health without Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid dysfunction, Autoimmune diseases, Moderate to Severe Intellectual disability, or Taking medications affecting? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a research study at UAB. Compensation up to $140 for two visits, each visit lasting 5 hours. For more information, please call the UAB Office of Psychiatric Research at Call: 205-975-4207

The Cognition, Brain, & Autism Lab is recruiting participants for a research study on reading comprehension at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This study observes how children’s brains respond when they read and understand words and sentences, using a series of paper-pencil tests and a type of scan called functional magnetic resonance imaging also known as fMRI. We are recruiting children and adolescents between the ages of 7-13 diagnosed with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, children with reading comprehension difficulties, and typically developing children. Your child may be eligible for a free language intervention. Participants must be native English speakers and right-handed. Participants cannot be claustrophobic or have braces. If you are interested in participating, contact Maria Martino at (205)202-0616 or mmartino@uab.edu

The School of Health Professions department of physical therapy is conducting a research study on muscle development in the legs of children. Strength test will be performed, such as jumping and running, and bone density will be tested through ultrasound. All testing is free. Participants will be compensated up to $50, and parking will be covered. If your child can walk or run without the aid of an assistive device and did not suffer a fracture in the past year, your child may qualify. The total time commitment is approximately 4 hours spread over 2 days separated by a minimum of 5 days. For more information, please contact: Harsh Singh at hsingh@uab.edu or call 205-996-1413 or 205-996-1414.

The Child and Adolescent Health Lab at UAB is conducting a research study to understand parental reactions to a child’s sexual identity disclosure. Participants will complete surveys as well as an interview. Participants will be compensated for participation. You may be eligible to participate if you are a biological parent with a child who is openly or suspected to be LGBT. For more information or to enroll in our study, please email cahlab@uab.edu or call 205-975-3900. We hope you take this opportunity to participate and to help us better understand parent reactions to disclosure events!

Is your child in good health without: diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune diseases, mental illness or taking medications affecting weight. If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a research study on early life stress, obesity, and depression. Compensation up to $80 for one visit! For more information, please call the UAB Office of Psychiatric Research at (205) 934-8336

Looking for healthy participants ages 15-18 to participate in a study looking at depression, obesity, and early life stress. Must be in good general health with no history of mental illness, physical conditions such as autoimmune, cardiovascular or endocrine disease, and not be taking any medications that affect weight. If you have a child who may be interested, please call 205-975-4207 or 205-934-8336