About the Study The iADAPT study is a 16-week study designed to determine which weight loss program features are most effective in people with a physical disability. Participants will follow one of two diets and may be given additional nutritional or exercise counseling. The study provides weekly coaching, body composition assessment, and lab work to assess diabetes and heart disease risk. Eligibility: Aged 18–75 Overweight/obese BMI Physical disability or mobility impairment Not currently on weight loss medications Reimbursement: Participants will receive up to $150 in compensation for their time. Participants: Come in person to the WHARF on Lakeshore Campus at the beginning and end of the four-month period for testing Receive weekly group coaching on lifestyle changes (via Zoom) May receive additional exercise and diet support as needed Will receive detailed body composition and metabolic assessments Contact Info Omer Faruq Telephone: 205-518-8292 Email: ofaruq@uab.edu

If you are between the ages of 18 -75 yrs and have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones, you may be eligible to participate in a study exploring how dietary oxalate is absorbed in the gut and how this is different in patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones, which might increase their risk of forming calcium oxalate kidney stones. This study involves consuming fixed prepared meals over 4 days twice, a 9-hour long visit to the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), and providing urine, blood, breath and stool samples. Compensation up to $550. For more information call 205-934-5712 or email kidneystone@uabmc.edu.

Help us find out by joining our study. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science is conducting an exciting research study to see if changing the time you eat can help with weight loss after having a baby. If you participate, you will either keep your normal eating schedule or change to a shortened daily eating window. If you are randomly chosen to do shortened daily eating window, you will fast for 15 hours per day and eat dinner by 6 pm about 6 days per week (1 break day per week). You may qualify if: You had a baby in the last 3 months Your BMI is 25 or more- find your BMI at http://tinyurl.com/mrys2k39 You are not currently taking any medications for chronic conditions You don’t smoke, vape, or use tobacco products currently or within the last 6 months The study involves coming to UAB for 2 study visits spaced about 12 weeks apart. You will be asked to complete surveys, blood draws, body fat scans, and other simple tests. Compensation of up to $130 is offered for the completion of this study. If you have any questions or to see if you qualify, please contact Kylie Pinkney at or email kpinkney@uabmc.edu.

If you have the JAK2 V617F mutation, are aged 18-74 years old, do not smoke, do not have any known autoimmune disease, and attend medical checks at UAB regularly, you may be eligible for our study!This study focuses on better understanding how diet influences quality of life in MPN patients. We will test whether an anti-inflammatory food regime can help alleviate symptoms and decelerate disease progression. Participants will meet with study staff to collect non-invasive samples, undergo anthropometric and metabolic measurements, and answer study related questionnaires. Samples to be collected include blood and stool samples. Participants will be compensated $50 for each visit and providing samples if simply continuing their regular food intake, or $90 each month if trying an anti-inflammatory food regime for 3 months and completing the study visits and providing samples. Participants who adhere to an anti-inflammatory regime and would like to continue a further 9 months may be eligible to continue participating with a compensation of $90 per month. Study participants in all groups would receive information related to body inflammation, vitamin D levels, and metabolism if desired.Total maximum compensation of $150, $270 and $810 depending on study group.For more information, please contact us via phone or email at:Phone: 205-975-3752Email addresses: tmarquezlago@uabmc.edu or mpn@uabmc.edu

Learn more about the CT-388-104 Study testing the safety and effectiveness of a selective GLP-1/GIP investigational drug for those living with overweight or obesity with type 2 diabetes. You may be able to join the CT-388-104 Study if you: Are 18 through 75 years old Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or above Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Have tried to lose weight once or more through diet and exercise but without success There are other requirements for taking part in this study. The study team will go over these with you. If you qualify to join, you may receive at no cost: The investigational drug or placebo Close medical care and follow-up throughout the study Lifestyle management counseling Contact us to find out more about the CT-388-104 Study: Alex Rolling, CRC, RDalp0029@uab.edu205-996-2689

Our study is looking for physically active and inactive postmenopausal women of Black or White race. We are testing the impact of race, exercise habits, and living conditions on heart disease risk in postmenopausal women. Participation only involves two, one-hour long visits to the UAB Center for Exercise Medicine and offers compensation up to $200. If you are interested in participating, please call McKenna Tharpe at (205) 996-3005.

The Functional Outcomes from Diet in Multiple Sclerosis (FOOD for MS) study will test whether eating healthy foods and losing weight can improve physical function, pain, fatigue, mood, and sleep in adults with relapsing-remitting or secondary progressing MS. We will also explore the how diet impacts inflammation, immunity, and metabolic biomarkers that may contribute to MS symptoms and progression. Eligible participants must be 18-65 years old, diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis or Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, and be able to travel to one of our two study sites, Birmingham, Alabama or St. Louis, Missouri three times points over 8 months. Participants will be compensated $150 for completing all study visits and have their groceries provided for the length of the 8 month study. Please contact Kathryn Green at kathryngreen@uabmc.edu or by phone 205-319-1424 or Meghan Taylor at meghan13@uab.edu for more information and to see if you qualify.

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 African American men having no history of diabetes, heart problems, or kidney problems. The study involves performing the exercise, taking metoprolol, consuming prepared meals, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $350 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail at exercisebetastudy@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-7173 if you are interested.

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 timeIf 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.

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)The study involves collecting a medical history, body fat and bone scans, blood draws, urine collection, questionnaires, and other simple tests. Participation in the study will last approximately 7 months. Compensation of up to $1,500 is offered for the completion of this study. If you are interested in participating and think you may be eligible, please click the button below to screen online, call 205-934-1457, or email dial@uab.edu.

Adult Volunteers ages 18-75 are needed for a study examining the relationship between oxalate handling in the blood and urine in persons with and without chronic kidney disease. The study involves consuming prepared meals over 5 days twice, one-day long visit in our clinical research unit, and the collection of urine and blood. Compensation up to $360. For more information, call 205-224-7324 or email kidneystoneresearch@uabmc.edu.

Healthy individuals ages 18-75 are needed for a study examining the relationship between oxalate handling in the blood and urine in persons with and without chronic kidney disease. The study involves consuming prepared meals over 5 days twice, one-day long visit in our clinical research unit, and the collection of urine and blood. Compensation up to $360. For more information, call 205-224-7324 or email kidneystoneresearch@uabmc.edu.

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 the exercise, taking metoprolol, consuming prepared meals, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $350 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Nehal Vekariya at exercisebetastudy@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-7173 if you are interested.

Do you have High Blood Pressure? Help us find out what is the right time to take blood pressure medication. You may be eligible to participate in the PRECISION-BP research study about the effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan or Valsartan on your body’s 24-hour rhythm of a hormone in your blood called natriuretic peptides. This hormone and the study medications are related to the heart. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure and have no history of heart problems or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24-hours, 24-hour inpatient visits, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $560 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Nehal at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-7173 if you are interested.

This study is looking for individuals with spinal cord injury to participate in a home based exercise program for improving cardiometabolic health outcomes. Qualified participants must be at least 3 years post-injury, between the ages of 19-65, and must have a confirmed diagnosis of SCI at the cervical or thoracic level (C7-T12, classified as A, B, C, or D on the AIS scale). Participants will exercise for 16-weeks from home using an arm crank cycle ergometer. Participants will be compensated $300 for completing the study. For more information, and to see if you might be eligible to join, please contact 205-996-4114 or email at grdnfs@uab.edu.

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 the exercise, taking metoprolol, consuming prepared meals, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $350 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Nehal at exercisebetastudy@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-7173 if you are interested.

DAY or NIGHT when is the right time to take blood pressure medication?? Help us to find out by joining our study. You may be eligible to participate in a research study about the effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan or Valsartan on your body’s 24-hour rhythm of a hormone in your blood called natriuretic peptides. This hormone and the study medications are related to the heart. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart problems or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24-hours, 24-hour inpatient visits, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $560 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Nehal at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu if you are interested.

You may be eligible to participate in a research study about the effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan or Valsartan on your body’s 24-hour rhythm of a hormone in your blood called natriuretic peptides. This hormone and the study medications are related to the heart. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women and have no history of diabetes, heart problems, or kidney problems. The study involves consuming prepared meals, wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24-hours, a 24-hour inpatient stay, and collecting blood and urine samples. The meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $560 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Nehal at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu if you are interested.

Overweight/Obese adult volunteers needed for study If you are between the ages of 18 -89 yrs and have a body mass index > 30 kg/m2 you may be eligible to participate in a study exploring the reason why individuals who have high BMI have an increased risk of forming calcium oxalate kidney stones. Participation involves eating study-provided meals for 4 days, providing urine and blood samples. Study meals are provided free of charge and additional compensation up to $140 is offered. For more information call 205-934-5712 or email kidneystone@uabmc.edu or kidneystoneresearch@uabmc.edu

Adults with Type 2 Diabetes needed for a study If you are between the ages of 18 -89 yrs and have type 2 diabetes you may be eligible to participate in a study exploring the reason why individuals who have diabetes have an increased risk of forming calcium oxalate kidney stones. Individuals who are obese, overweight, or normal weight are all welcome to the study. Participation involves eating study-provided meals for 4 days, providing urine and blood samples. Study meals are provided free of charge and additional compensation up to $140 is offered. For more information, call 205-934-5712 or email kidneystone@uabmc.edu or kidneystoneresearch@uabmc.edu.