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Has your child been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or elevated liver enzymes? If so, he/she could be eligible to participate in a 6-month research study that is investigating whether changes in diet composition affect various health outcomes in adolescents with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. You will receive diet counseling and groceries at no cost. Participants will be compensated up to $1475 if completed the study. For more information or to enroll in our study, please email alexlm@uabmc.edu or call 205-934-6299. Participants cannot be claustrophobic.
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If you are 19 or older and an exclusive vaper (meaning only vaping and no cigarette smoking) who lives with someone that does not vape, or a non-vaper who lives with an exclusive vaper, then you may qualify for this study. The person who vapes/does not vape can be your roommate, partner etc. Potential participants will be screened prior to enrollment to ensure they are eligible. Once enrolled, participants will blow into a spirometer, which will measure their lung function and answer questions on respiratory symptoms. If you are interested, please email at rvlab1665@gmail.com or provide your details via this link: https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ExuSQMcdg3AC8K and we will contact you. Thank you!
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June 23, 2022
Recovering from a stroke? Still have problems with confusion, slow thinking, or memory?
Recovering from a stroke? Still have problems with confusion, slow thinking, or memory? If so, you may eligible to take part in a study testing a new form of cognitive training designed to improve how quickly you process information and perform daily activities. The study pays participants $20 per training session on average. The training program, which requires several visits to UAB, can be tailored to fit your schedule. If you are interested, please call 205-934-9768 or email stacemc@uab.edu
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You may be eligible to participate in a research study about the effects of sacubitril/valsartan on how your body handles insulin and glucose. This medication is related to blood pressure. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American, and have no history of diabetes, heart problems, or kidney problems. The study involves performing some exercise, taking sacubitril/valsartan, and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated $575 for completing all the visits. To participate, please contact Haley at 205-975-5825 or email us at nauticalstudy@uabmc.edu.
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Eligible participants must be healthy adults (BMI less than 45 kg/m2) and have no history of diabetes, heart problems, or kidney problems. The study involves consuming prepared meals, performing exercise on a treadmill, undergoing a glucose test, and collecting blood, urine samples, and collection of genetic information. Participants will be compensated $300 for completing all the visits and meals will be provided at no cost. Please e-mail us at, genesis@uabmc.edu or call us at (205) 975-3956 if you are interested.
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UAB kicks off its annual Summer of Wellness initiative with free access to the Campus Recreation Center each Thursday in June.
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You may be able to participate in this study if you: are 18 years of age or older, have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, MDD, have not adequately responded to at least 1 different antidepressant treatment, and are currently on an antidepressant treatment. Please leave a voice message at (205) 975-0068 or email candacegreen@uabmc.edu for more information.
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May 17, 2022
SAVITRI Study for Depression
If you’re being treated for MDD and your current antidepressant medication(s) is not working, the SAVITRI Study might interest you. The SAVITRI Study is researching a potential MDD therapy to improve symptoms of depression, and you may be able to participate. This research study is now enrolling adults diagnosed with MDD. Those who qualify will receive the investigational medication (or placebo), study-specific medical exams, and study-specific laboratory tests at no cost. Participants in the SAVITRI Study must: be 18 to 65 years of age; have a clinical diagnosis of MDD; be currently on antidepressant medication(s); have had inadequate response to up to 5 oral antidepressant medications; and fulfill other eligibility criteria. For more information, please call (205) 996-5987 or email lalexander@uabmc.edu. Please mention SAVITRI in your message.
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May 16, 2022
Healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 40 are needed for the Exercise and Beta-Blocker Study
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.
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The Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic is conducting a COVID-19 Vaccine Research Trial Located at UAB’s 1917 Clinic at Dewberry on 5th Ave, the Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic is studying novel COVID-19 vaccines and how they can offer a broader range of protection against new variants. To qualify for this study you must be a generally healthy adult, 18 years or older, and have received a FULL series of COVID-19 Vaccination and a booster vaccination. Participation in this study will include 8-13 clinic visits. Study participants will receive COVID-19 variant vaccines. Compensation will be provided. If you are interested in participating in this study trial, or want more information on the Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic, please visit us at https://sites.uab.edu/avrc
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