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 you: 

• Are 8-12 Years old
• Need glasses or contact lens to see well at far objects
• Are willing to wear contact lenses

The study includes 6 visits over a year and you will receive contact lenses, lens fitting, and lens prescription free!! 

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 Kanal at skhanal@uab.edu or (205) 934-4558.

Interested in being part of vision rehabilitation research for healthy older adults aged 50-59 to lay the foundation of using a new device?

Here is an overview of what our study will involve!

The purpose of this study?

• Calculate baseline data for Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) and identify its clinical implications in treating visual impairments.
• Compare the baseline data of Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) to Dynavision for visual scanning.

Who are we looking for?

• Healthy adults aged 50-59 without physical, visual, or cognitive impairment and with no history of seizures or balance problems.
• Adults who are able to walk without assistive devices and are English speakers.

What would you have to do in 60 minutes?

• Fill out a short survey for demographic data.
• Quick functional screening of upper extremities.
• Perform four tests on BITS.
• Perform four tests on Dynavision.

Participants will receive a $25 gift card.

To participate in the study, please fill out this short survey:
https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exEYGMKXxc230p0

For more information, please contact us at almulhim@uab.edu

The UAB Sexual Health Research Clinic is recruiting women ages 18 to 45 to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a new vaginal suppository in women diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). Eligible participants will be compensated for each completed visit.

• Are 18–45 years of age?
• Are you pre-menopausal?
• Have you been on birth control for the last 3 months and plan to continue use?
• Are you currently having any vaginal symptoms?
• Are you willing to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least one month?

Interested? Contact 205-934-8166 for more information.

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:
205-517-1351
Discovery@uab.edu

The AWARE Disability Management Program is celebrating Veterans Day all month long with events and programs to honor the armed forces and give back to those who served.