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Online Caregiver Focus Group Study
Official Title Development of Internet-Based Mind-Body Trainings for Spousal Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia (Caregiver iMBT)Purpose
The main goal of this study is to better understand the experiences of caregivers. We are interested in the mental and physical health of spousal caregivers of persons living with dementia. We will learn about caregiver experiences using online focus groups, which are discussions where a group of people get together to talk about a particular topic. The information we learn from the focus groups will be used to adapt existing internet-based mind-body interventions to promote caregiver wellbeing.
Study participation will typically take place over 3 to 4 months. The total time commitment will be up to 6 hours, involving a brief eligibility screening, two 2-hour focus group sessions, and online questionnaires lasting up to 1 hour.
Could this study be right for you?
- You provide weekly care for your spouse who has a formal diagnosis of dementia
- You do not have any of the following: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body disease, fronto-temporal lobar degeneration
- You are a fluent English speaker
- You have access to the internet and an at-home computer with a working microphone and video camera
- You have adequate hearing for focus group participation
- You live in the state of Ohio
Age Range
50 years and up -
Testing the Impact of COVID-19 on Taste and Smell
Official Title Short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on multiple sensory systemsPurpose
Aim 1. To learn about how COVID-19 impacts the senses
We will study how COVID-19 influences basic senses including smell, taste, and balance. We will also administer health questionnaires and cognitive tests to determine how a past COVID-19 infection may influence current health.
Aim 2. To learn about how sensory problems may change and recover over time
We track people with COVID-19 and other infections over time to determine if sensory related symptoms improve. This includes three total follow up visits after the initial assessment.
Our overall goal is to better understand how COVID-19 influences sensory systems over time.
Could this study be right for you?
- Have had COVID-19 or an upper respiratory infection (such as the common cold or flu) within the last 8 weeks, OR
- Had COVID-19 or an upper respiratory infection >8 weeks ago with ongoing sensory symptoms (smell, taste, hearing or balancing problems, dizziness).
Age Range
18 - 99 years -
Exercise MRI Study
Official Title Exercise Stress CMR to Identify Myocardial DysfunctionPurpose
The purpose of this study is to compare heart MRI images taken at rest and during exercise to look for signs of heart problems.
Could this study be right for you?
Researchers are studying a new cardiac MRI exercise test that may help doctors better diagnose heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy).
You may be eligible if you:
Are a healthy adult volunteer
Have shortness of breath at rest or during activity
Had an abnormal heart imaging test but do not have symptoms
What Will Happen?
Participants will complete one exercise cardiac MRI scan as part of this research study.Age Range
18 - 80 years -
EEG Research Study
Official Title Neural Biomarkers of Sensory Symptoms in AutismPurpose
This research aims to understand how sensory issues, particularly related to hearing, impact children on the autism spectrum. Using a tool called EEG, we study how their brains respond to sounds. Previous research with adults on the spectrum showed that their brains react more slowly to sounds, affecting their ability to pay attention. This protocol investigates if a similar pattern exists in children with autism.
Could this study be right for you?
We are searching for healthy neurotypical boys aged 8-12.
Age Range
8 - 12 years -
Menthol Study
Official Title Impact of Novel vs. Usual Brand Menthol Cigarettes on Abuse LiabilityPurpose
Adults age 21+ are invited to participate in 5 study visits to understand how different menthol cigarettes compare to one another as well as their usual brand of menthol cigarettes.
Participation includes:
· Five study visits at OSU (four visits, ~3 hours each; one final visit, 2 hours) over the course of three weeks, where you'll smoke your usual brand and study cigarette products and complete surveys
· Two weeks of daily phone surveys (~7 minutes per day)
Could this study be right for you?
- currently smoke menthol cigarettes daily
- willing to abstain from nicotine, tobacco and cannabis products for 12 hours before each study visit
- own a smartphone and are willing to complete daily assessments
- able to read, speak and understand English
Age Range
21 years and up -
The Teen Period Study (T-DOT): Understanding Patterns of Menstruation and Risk Factors for Iron Deficiency After a Girl’s First Period
Official Title The Teen Period (T-Dot) cohort: a longitudinal study to understand patterns of menstruation and risk factors for iron deficiency in the early postmenarchal yearsPurpose
The purpose of this research is to determine normal menstrual patterns, as well as the risk factors for iron deficiency (not enough iron in the blood).
Participants will:
- Track their menstrual patterns using the Teen Period (T-Dot) app over 2 years
- Complete online (virtual) study visits every six months
- Have four blood draws to test iron levels at the beginning of the study, then at 8 months, 16 months and 24 months. Blood draws will be done in the participant’s home.
Could this study be right for you?
Inclusion Criteria
Post-menarchal adolescents 9-15 years of age who:
1) experienced menarche (first menstrual period) <6 months prior to study enrollment;
2) have consistent access to a mobile app capable device (smart phone or tablet); and
3) provide informed consent from parent/legal guardian and assent from participant.Exclusion Criteria
Participants will be excluded for any of the following reasons:
4) Unable to speak English
5) Self-reported use or intended use of hormonal contraception
6) Self-reported presence of chronic disease known to impact menses (bleeding disorder, thyroid disease, eating disorder, or receiving chemotherapy)
7) Self-reported presence of chronic disease highly associated with iron deficiency (inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, bleeding disorders, or chronic kidney disease)
Age Range
9 - 15 years -
Pain Response & MRI Study in Autistic and Non-autistic Adults (ages 18-40)
Official Title Measurement and Mechanisms of Pain in Autistic AdultsPurpose
The purpose of this project is to study how pain may differ in adults with or without autism. Our goal is to study whether or not pain is experienced of felt differently in autistic adults compared to non-autistic adults.
Participants will be screened by phone. After meeting the initial screening criteria, the study visits will be scheduled.
In the first visit, you will be asked to take some paper and pencil tests, some surveys on a computer, and complete brief pain tasks. We may also ask that you bring a study partner with you, someone that knows you well.
In the second visit, you will complete a brief pain task, answer a few questions, and get an MRI of your brain. Each visit will not be more than 3 hours of your time in total. Your information will always be kept confidential.
Could this study be right for you?
- Not currently on any daily pain medications
- No history of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Age Range
18 - 40 years -
The Effects of Carbohydrates in Half-Ironman and Full-Ironman Triathletes Habitually Consuming a High Carbohydrate Diet
Official Title The Performance and Metabolic Effects of Carbohydrate Dosing Strategies (10g, 60g, 90g/hr) During Endurance Cycling in Triathletes Habitually Consuming a High Carbohydrate Diet, Including ¹³C-Breath Analysis of Exogenous Carbohydrate OxidationPurpose
This study will look at how different amounts of carbohydrates—10g, 60g, or 90g per hour—affect the energy and performance of male triathletes during long bike rides. By using endurance tests and a simple breath test, we will track a specific type of carbon (13C) found in cycling drinks to see how the body burns fuel while exercising.
Ultimately, the goal is to create clear, science-based rules to help athletes know exactly how much they should drink during cycling to perform their best during training and races.
This study includes one familiarization where we measure your aerobic fitness, and 4 experimental visits where we test various carbohydrate solutions (0, 10, 60, 90g per hour) during cycling time-to-exhaustion and then a 20-km time-trial.
Could this study be right for you?
- Healthy men aged 18-50
- Have completed a half-Ironman in under 6 hours or a full Ironman in under 13 hours,
- Cycle >100 miles per week,
- Have 2+ years of consistent triathlon training
Age Range
18 - 50 years -
Contact Lens Study in Adults Over the Age of 40
Official Title Study Presbyopic Wear Experience with TOTAL30 Multifocal Lenses compared to Single Vision Lenses and Reading GlassesPurpose
For this study, we are seeking adults over 40 to participate in a contact lens study to compare distance contact lenses used with reading glasses to multifocal contact lenses that correct vision at all distances. Participants will be asked to wear study-provided lenses for 8 weeks. Vision and eye health will be check at each visit, and participants will complete surveys using their smart device.
Participants will be in the study for approximately 8 weeks. The first visit will take the longest, 2 hours, and each subsequent visit should take no longer than 1 hour. You will be contacted 6 months and 1 year after study completion to take a survey.
Could this study be right for you?
- Adults with contact lens experience.
- Ability to attend 5 visits over the course of 8 weeks.
- Satisfy all other study eligibility and exclusion criteria.
Age Range
40 years and up -
Contact Lens Performance during Long Days of Wear
Official Title Evaluation of Wear Experience with Dailies Total 1® for Astigmatism Contact Lenses on Long Lens-Wear DaysPurpose
For this study, we are investigating the performance of a daily disposable lens in individuals who have astigmatism and are willing to wear contacts for the majority of their day (~16 hours a day).
Could this study be right for you?
Eligibility:
- Adults ages 18-40 years old.
- Willing to wear soft, single vision contact lenses during long days (approximately 16 hours/day).
- Access to a smart device and willingness to complete surveys throughout the day on the survey days.
Age Range
18 - 40 years