Research Studies

Pediatric Healthy Volunteers Needed for a Research Study

• Pediatric healthy volunteers are needed to participate in a study comparing dental health in pediatric patients with and without sickle cell disease.
• This study requires participants to attend a single dental visit.  Participants will receive compensation of $25.
• Participants must be 5-18 years old and have no chronic illnesses to be eligible.
• If interested, please contact the Clinical Research Institute at 806.543.8994 or 806.743.4067 or clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu

Drs. Tijani and Gomez, L22-274, Magnetic Characteristics of Blood Cells in Anemia:L22-274 Flyer

Healthy Volunteers are needed to participate in a study examining the magnetic characteristics and iron quantification in blood cells obtained from healthy and anemic individuals.

• Healthy Participants (Self-Reported) will be asked to donate 50mL (3 tablespoons) of blood
• Minimum weight of 110 lbs and must not be pregnant
• If interested call 806.543.8994 or email clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu

Dr. Shen's L18-194, Actions of tocotrienols on obesity:

This study lasts about 24 weeks and has 7-9 study visits, including blood draws, urine and stool samples, DXA scans, height and weight measurements, surveys, food diary, and optional abdominal fat biopsies.

• Subjects are also randomized to take either a Tocotrienol supplement or an Olive Oil supplement for the duration of the study.
  • They are not told which one they are randomized to until after their participation has been completed.
• Subjects are paid $25 for Visits 5, 6, and 9.
• Subjects who agree to have the optional fat biopsies are paid an additional $25 for each of the 2 biopsies, Visits 4 and 8.

Eligibility

• Postmenopausal Women (PMW) age 18 or older
  • PM state can be natural or surgical, with at least 12 months without a menstrual cycle.
• BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2
• We have a pre-screening survey that includes additional eligibility questions,and includes info such as:
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • No serious chronic diseases (such as unstable cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension, or active cancer)
  • Not taking anti-coagulants
  • No changes to certain medications within 3-6 months, depending on the >medication.
  • No significant change in weight (loss/gain) within 3 months

The Neuromuscular Response to Eccentric Muscle Damage in Younger and Older Females

We are looking for:

• Younger females (18-35 years old) with regular menstruation or are on oral, hormonal contraceptive pills
• Older females (65-80 years old) not be on any hormone replacement therapies
• Participants who do not have:
  
  • A body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2
  • A history of lower extremity surgery
  • A history of myocardial infarction in the last year
  • Any known neuromuscular or metabolic disease(s)
• Compensation of up to $30 for the completion of the study
• If interested, please contact the Clinical Research Institute at 806.543.8994 or clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu.