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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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  • Comparing How Different Racial and Ethnic Groups Raise Their Children

    Official Title Testing Equivalence of Measures of Parental Socialization Beliefs and Behaviors Across Racial/Ethnic Groups

    Purpose

    This study aims to investigate the similarity and differences in parents' beliefs and practices across racial/ethnic backgrounds.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Eligibility Criteria includes:

    • Must be proficient in written English
    • You are parents of a child aged 3 to 10, who was born in the U.S.

    Age Range

    18 - 80 years
  • Operating microscope versus traditional dental loupes - improving the view of dental surgery to save dental implants.

    Official Title Operating Microscope versus Traditional Loupes during Regeneration Therapy for Peri-implantitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Ultrasonographic and Biomarkers Evaluation

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to compare the one-year outcomes of treating peri-implantitis with periodontal surgical means between the use of an Operating Microscope and dental loupes.

    This study includes the comparisons of the changes of inflammation of the gums, the bacteria present, and wound healing at the surgical site between the two methods. The hypothesis is that the use of the operating microscope, compared to dental loupes, is associated with better bacteria removal, quicker inflammatory resolution, and improved wound healing, which will contribute to better outcomes.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion criteria: Participant has at least one implant indicated for peri-implant regenerative treatment.

    Exclusion criteria: Participant has known systemic conditions and medication interactions that can affect healing of the surgical site.

    Age Range

    18 - 99 years
  • MOMI Study

    Official Title The mom and infant outcomes (MOMI) study: A trial of perinatal outpatient delivery systems

    Purpose

    ​To improve our ability to provide the best possible care to every mom and infant, we are testing two different models of primary care during the first year after childbirth.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • You may qualify if you’re currently pregnant – AND – you’ve ever had high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, or anxiety, including during pregnancy.

    If you participate, you’ll be randomly assigned to an Ohio State location that delivers one of two models of care. Providers at all locations can help you manage your health, but the models differ in several ways.

    • You’ll complete three study visits with surveys, several measurements, and blood and hair sampling. We’ll collect cord blood and review medical records.
  • Provider and Patient Preferences for improving HIV and STI Prevention in Primary Care

    Official Title Client and clinician preferences for same-day PrEP and doxy-PEP awareness, uptake and persistence in primary care.

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to better understand the perspectives of both primary care clinicians and the LGBTQ+ clients they serve and how to best improve the awareness and sustained use of available STI and HIV prevention methods to ultimately improve the sexual health disparities among LGBTQ+ populations. 

    Could this study be right for you?

    • 15 years of age or older
    • Speak & read English
    • Identify as LGBTQ+ and have ever used primary care
    • Primary care provider (MD, DO, APRN, PA, PharmD)
    • Have access to the internet

    Age Range

    15 - 150 years
  • One-Year Study of Eye Shape in Young Adult Contact Lens Wearers

    Official Title Longitudinal Changes in Eye Shape in Young Adults Treated with Low-Dose Atropine and Soft Multifocal Contact Lenses

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to understand how the myopia control treatments (multifocal contact lenses and low-dose atropine) affect the shape of the eye over one year.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Nearsighted
    • Current contact lens wearer
    • No significant ocular disease
    • Willingness to be randomized to one of three groups: no intervention, MiSight contact lenses (multifocal contact lenses, instead of current lenses), or daily low-dose atropine eyedrops
    • Willingness to attend a study visit every three months for one year (5 total visits)
    • Meet other study eligibility criteria

    Age Range

    21 - 30 years
  • Mother-Child Shared Reading

    Official Title Mother-Child Shared Reading

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to examine whether children's characteristics are related to the ways that parents read to children and the questions they ask during storytelling. Mothers will read and record a short story with their child (and submit) and complete an online survey. All research activities will occur online and in your own time.

     

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Mothers (biological or adoptive) and their 4- to 5-year-olds.
    • Children must not have a developmental disability,
    • Have normal hearing and vision
    • Speak English with mothers at home.

    Participation is limited to one child per household and to families residing in and completing the study in the United States though participation can occur from anywhere in the United States. We are currently recruiting only Black and White families for this study.

    Age Range

    4 - 5 years
  • Bisexual Health and Relationships Project

    Official Title Bisexual Health and Relationships Project

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to better understand the health behaviors and health outcomes for married bisexual people. 

    Could this study be right for you?

    Our study examines the health of married Bi+ (defined as bisexual, pansexual, queer, etc.) people. We are interviewing both Bi+ individuals and their partners over Zoom. We are specifically looking to speak with:

    • Bi+ men married to men
    • Bi+ people of color of any gender

    Age Range

    35 - 65 years
  • A Study for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Official Title Examining the safety and clinical efficacy of psilocybin therapy for Veterans with PTSD: An open label proof-of-concept trial

    Purpose

    The study will demonstrate the safety and efficacy of psilocybin in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Psilocybin-assisted therapy has shown great promise in treating anxiety symptoms that comprise post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  Current therapeutic treatments for PTSD are difficult to tolerate and limited in efficacy, especially in the US military veteran population. This study will examine the safety and efficacy of two psilocybin sessions, combined with psychotherapy, among military veterans with severe, treatment resistant PTSD.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion criteria:

    • Be a United States military veteran 
    • 21 to 64 years old  
    • Have at least a high-school level of education or equivalent (e.g. GED)
    • Current diagnosis of PTSD
    • Be medically stable as determined by screening for medical problems via a personal interview, a medical questionnaire, a physical examination, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and routine medical blood and urinalysis laboratory tests  

    Exclusion criteria:  

    • Women who are pregnant
    • Cardiovascular conditions: coronary artery disease, stroke, angina, uncontrolled hypertension, a clinically significant ECG abnormality (e.g., atrial fibrillation), artificial heart valve, or TIA in the past year  
    • High blood pressure
    • History of seizures or epilepsy

    Exclusion Criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator.

     

    Age Range

    21 - 64 years
  • Long-term Follow-up of Adults Who Experience an out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

    Official Title Patterns Of Survivors’ Recovery Trajectories in the ICECAP trial 􀂥POST-ICECAP􀂦

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to describe the physical, neuropsychological outcomes of adults who have experienced an outside of hospital cardiac arrest; and examine any associations between those outcomes and any clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions and/or social determinants of health.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Experienced a coma after resuscitation from a cardiac arrest
    • Received targeted/controlled body temperature management
    • Survived to at least 1 month after experiencing a outside of hospital cardiac arrest

    Age Range

    18 years and up
  • Eye Gaze Study

    Official Title Disrupted eye gaze perception as a biobehavioral marker of social dysfunction: An RDoC investigation

    Purpose

    This study seeks to understand social functioning across mental health conditions. Social dysfunction is very common in people with mental health conditions; it can negatively impact employment, independent living, and maintaining meaningful relationships. This research is being done to learn if a person's ability to process visual information (including distinguishing other people's eye gaze direction) is a clue to social functioning regardless of diagnosis. This research will identify clinical and brain characteristics in relation to social functioning.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Patients:

    • Diagnosis of a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder or autism spectrum disorder
    • Receiving treatment in a mental health or primary care setting
    • Experience difficulty in social functioning

    Health Volunteers: 

    • No history of past or current mental health disorder diagnosis
    • Experience no difficulty in social functioning

    Age Range

    14 - 30 years
  • Study Evaluating the Tears of the Eye

    Official Title Lipid Composition of the Tear Film in Healthy Participants and Dry Eye Disease Patients

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to explore the lipid concentration of the tear film in healthy participants and those who have dry eye disease. 

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion criteria:

    • At least 18 years of age (30 years of age for dry eye disease cohort).
    • Good general health (defined by medication use that has not changed within the last month and the absence of medical conditions or treatments that are deemed confounding to the data as determined by the PI)
    • Ability to give informed consent
    • Willing to spend time for the study; approximately one hour for study assessments
    • Either gender

    Exclusion criteria:

    • Use of any ocular prescription medication (such as but not limited to, glaucoma medications, anti-inflammatory eye drops and Restasis) used within 14 days of the screening visit or started prior to the measurement visit(s).
    • Currently having punctal plugs inserted in lacrimal puncta

    Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator for more information. 

    Age Range

    18 years and up
  • A Study about How Essential Oil Inhalers and a Wearable TENS Unit Affect Nausea and Stress

    Official Title AROMA-NT: Assessment of the Mechanisms of Action of Inhaled Essential Oils and Wearable TENS unit device on Nausea

    Purpose

    The purpose of this research study is to understand how a combination of two aromatic inhalers containing a blend of essential oils and a wearable TENS unit affects nausea and stress in those suffering from chronic nausea and anxiety.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Able to understand English
    • Nausea going on for longer than 6 months

    Age Range

    18 - 80 years