Researchers at UAB are studying a new HIV vaccine designed to stimulate strong, targeted immune responses. We are looking for HIV-negative adults ages 18–55 who are in overall good health to participate in this Phase 1 study. Visits include safety checks, blood draws, and scheduled vaccinations. Compensation is provided for eligible participation. Call 205-934-7492 or email avrc@uabmc.edu

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

For more than 30 years, UAB’s Alabama Clinical Research Site has been at the forefront of HIV and infectious disease research, conducting studies through national clinical trials networks. We are currently building a registry of adults who are interested in being contacted about future research opportunities at the Alabama Clinical Research Site. People we are looking for include: Adults 18 and older who live in or near Birmingham People who are living with HIV and receiving care People who do not have HIV but are interested in HIV prevention, vaccines, or other infectious disease research Community members from groups most impacted by HIV in Alabama who want to help shape future prevention and treatment options Joining the registry only means we may contact you to explain future studies; you are never obligated to enroll. If you are eligible and choose to participate in a study, you may receive compensation for your time and travel. For more information or to be added to our registry, call 205-934-7492 or email us at avrc@uabmc.edu

Participate in the PRISM-BP research study at UAB, investigating whether sharing personalized genetic risk scores can help people better control blood pressure. In this study, participants will attend 7 visits over 12 months. The study involves health checks, blood tests, urine samples, activity tracking, and wearing a 24-hour blood pressure monitor. Some participants will also receive their genetic risk score with counseling. Eligible participants must be 18–55 years old, have high blood pressure, and have no history of serious heart or kidney problems. Women cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding. Participants will be compensated up to $360 for completing study visits. Please e-mail Dr. Bal at harshvir6598@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-7936 if you are interested.

Participate in the PRECISION-BP research study investigating the best time to take blood pressure medication, morning or evening. In this study, participants will receive blood pressure medications for 28 days. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, 24-hour inpatient visits at UAB Hospital, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Amrita at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-0649 if you are interested.

You may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on how your body handles sugar. This medication is related to blood pressure and is safe to take with or without hypertension. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American, and have no history of diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems. The study involves performing some exercise, taking sacubitril/valsartan, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $675 for completing all the visits. To participate, please contact Tiffany at 205-934-0534 or email us at nauticalstudy@uabmc.edu.

If you are overweight or obese and have Type 2 Diabetes you may qualify for a clinical research study. This clinical trial is studying an investigational medicine. We’re searching for adults aged 18+ years, with a BMI of 27 or greater, and who are keen to take part in clinical research. Qualified participants will receive no-cost study-related exam and investigational drug and may be compensated for time and travel. For more information, contact Tracie Thomas tthoma@uab.edu or 205-996-4015.

Millions of Americans struggle with bipolar depression. If you’ve tried seeking treatment and are still suffering, consider a research study. Local study doctors are studying how your brain's unique biology impacts treatment response in bipolar depression. To participate, you must be 18 years or older, have a diagnosis of bipolar depressive disorder (BPD), be experiencing a current depressive episode, and be taking a current bipolar medication. Contact us about the Alto Study: Candace Green: candacegreen@uabmc.edu or 205-934-2484

The UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences is conducting a nutrition and brain health study looking at whether an acute dose of a ketone supplement can improve cognitive function in individuals 60 and older. You may qualify if you are between the ages of 60-75 years, are healthy or have prediabetes, have NOT been diagnosed with Diabetes, are willing to consume a ketone supplement drink, and are willing to travel to UAB for 2 testing visits that include a PET-fMRI brain scan. Qualified participants will receive PET-fMRI scans upon request and monetary compensation for their time. For more information and to see if you qualify, please call or email sksweatt@uab.edu.

The Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic (AVRC) at UAB is seeking healthy adults ages 18 to 65 to take part in a national HIV prevention study. This Phase 2 clinical trial is testing the safety and potential benefits of three investigational monoclonal antibodies—lab-made proteins that may help the body block HIV. These antibodies are given by IV infusion, not as a shot or vaccine, and participants are never exposed to HIV. Those who qualify will receive two infusions over six months, followed by routine clinic visits for up to one year. Participants will receive compensation for their time and effort. To learn more, call 205-934-7492, email avrc@uabmc.edu.

The UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences, in collaboration with Viking Therapeutics, is conducting a 78 week research study to look into how well VK2735, a GLP-1 and GIP combo investigational once weekly medicine, works at different doses in people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. Qualified participants will receive study drug free of charge and may be compensated for time and travel. For more information, and to see if you might be eligible to join, please contact (205) 996-2689 or email at alp0029@uab.edu.

Participate in the PRECISION-BP research study investigating the best time to take blood pressure medication, morning or evening. In this study, participants will receive blood pressure medications for 28 days. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, 24-hour inpatient visits at UAB Hospital, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Amrita at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-934-0649 if you are interested.

You may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on how your body handles sugar. This medication is related to blood pressure and is safe to take with or without hypertension. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American, and have no history of diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems. The study involves performing some exercise, taking sacubitril/valsartan, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $675 for completing all the visits. To participate, please contact Tiffany at 205-934-0534 or email us at nauticalstudy@uabmc.edu.

Study participants are needed to help understand kidney stone formation. Healthy subjects and patients with Calcium Oxalate kidney stones between the ages of 18 -60 years old are needed to help identify a link between diet and immune cells during kidney stone formation. Participation involves eating study provided meals for 8 days and providing urine and blood samples. Study meals are provided free of charge and compensation is up to $300. For more information, email kidneystone@uabmc.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.

We are currently looking for adults between the ages of 18-60 who are depressed and experienced a happy childhood. Have you been: feeling sad, down, hopeless? experiencing increased/decreased appetite? having difficulty concentrating? feeling weary of life? If so, you may be eligible for our Non-treatment study. Participants will be compensated for participating. If you are interested or have any questions, please visit https://tinyurl.com/UABpsychiatricresearch or call (205) 975-2484.

You may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on how your body handles sugar. This medication is related to blood pressure and is safe to take with or without hypertension. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American, and have no history of diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems. The study involves performing some exercise, taking sacubitril/valsartan, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $675 for completing all the visits. To participate, please contact Tiffany at 205-934-0534 or email us at nauticalstudy@uabmc.edu.

Participate in the PRECISION-BP research study investigating the best time to take blood pressure medication, morning or evening. In this study, participants will receive blood pressure medications for 28 days. Eligible participants must be obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) men and women, have high blood pressure, and have no history of heart or kidney problems. The study involves wearing a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, 24-hour inpatient visits at UAB Hospital, taking medications, and collecting blood and urine samples. Meals will be provided at no cost. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing the study visits. Please e-mail Haley at PRECISION-BPSTUDY@uabmc.edu or call us at 205-975-5825 if you are interested.

You may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on how your body handles sugar. This medication is related to blood pressure and is safe to take with or without hypertension. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American, and have no history of diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems. The study involves performing some exercise, taking sacubitril/valsartan, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $675 for completing all the visits. To participate, please contact Tiffany at 205-934-0534 or email us at nauticalstudy@uabmc.edu.

Participants between the ages of 35 and 65 are needed for this study. The purpose of the study is to fill in what we don’t know about how schizophrenia affects people as they get older. We want to find out what we can do to help older individuals with schizophrenia live better lives. The study includes 4 visits over the course of two weeks. The screening visit will take 2 hours. The first study visit will take 3 hours. The second study visit will take 2 hours. The third study visit will take 9 hours. This study will include: a clinical interview, cognitive batteries, questionnaires and assessments related to your daily and psychiatric functioning, two 90 minute MRI scans of your brain, a fasting blood draw, and a urine drug screen and pregnancy test (for females). Compensation is up to $310. TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY PLEASE CONTACT (205) 934-8203 OR EMAIL nlsb.uab@gmail.com.