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Research studies are looking for volunteers just like you. Both healthy volunteers and participants with specific health conditions are needed to help answer important questions impacting the health of our friends and family. Join us to improve the health of others.

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  • The Spine Project

    Bones, Muscles and Joints
    Pain Management
    Official Title The Spine Phenome Project

    Purpose

    This study is designed to capture information about your spine. We will collect information from wearable sensors while you move your low back and neck. We will also collect a series of questionnaires and information from your medical record that related to your spine health. We want to compare the health history and motion capabilities of participants with healthy spines to participants with back and neck pain disorders. We believe that capturing and analyzing this information together will advance our understanding of low back and neck disorders and help develop healthcare applications, tools, or devices that improve the way we prevent, evaluate, and treat spine disorders. You will complete up to 8 visits and participate in the study for up to 5 years.

    Could this study be right for you?

    To participate, you must meet the following criteria:

    • Age 18-80
    • Able to speak, read, and understand English
    • Able to stand for 20 minutes

    Please let us know if you have any of the following as you may not be eligible to participate (not a complete list):

    • Currently pregnant
    • Currently seeing or planning to see a medical provider for low back or neck pain
    • History of chronic low back or neck pain lasting longer than 3 months
    • Severe back or spine curvature (example – scoliosis)
    • Current condition requiring a back brace
    • History of spine surgery
    • History of brain or spine cancer
    • Open wounds on back or neck
    • Current spine infection

    Age Range

    18 and up

  • Transitioning From Booster Seats to Seat Belts

    Healthy Volunteers
    Other
    Official Title Booster Seats Interview

    Purpose

    To explore how parents make the decision on transitioning their children from booster seats to seat belts; what factors may influence parents’ decision on the transition.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion criteria:

    • At least 18 years of age
    • A parent or legal guardian who is responsible for transporting their child routinely
    • Have a child who stopped using booster seats within 1 year prior to the interview date, and the child who made the transition must be the first child of the parent
    • Drive with a child at least once per week
    • In good general health
    • Fluent in English

    Age Range

    20 and up

  • Vercise™ DBS Registry

    Neurological
    Official Title Registry of Deep Brain Stimulation with the VERCISE™ System: Vercise™ DBS Registry

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to record the personal experiences of those who have had Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) using the Vercise™ System, for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

    Could this study be right for you?

    You may be eligible if you are:

    • At least 18 years of age
    • Planning to receive the currently available Vercise™ System and/or any new commercially approved parts such as leads, extension, Adaptor, CP, etc. that works with the Vercise System

    Age Range

    18 and up