Official Title Perceptions of Vaping Products Among Young Adults

Purpose

This study will examine how young adults perceive new vaping products.

Participation involves taking part in a study at The Center for Tobacco Research. You will be asked to attend 3 study visits over the course of 3 weeks (1 visit/week for 3 weeks). You will be asked to bring your own preferred e-cigarette device to each study visit.

 

Could this study be right for you?

• Must be a current e-cigarette user
• Must be willing to attend 3 in-person study visits

Age Range

21 - 34 years

Official Title The ICE Study: Perceptions of E-Cigarettes and Synthetic Cooling Agents

Purpose

This study will examine the influence of synthetic cooling agents in e-cigarettes on vaping behavior and aims to find out how adding artificial cooling ingredients affects how people use a product and their exposure to harmful chemicals.

Your participation in this study will last for 4 sessions, 1 session per week for 4 weeks.

 

 

Could this study be right for you?

• Must be a current e-cigarette user
• Must be willing to attend four in-person study sessions

Age Range

21 - 29 years

Official Title Radiotracer Imaging of Lower Extremity Skeletal Muscle Perfusion in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to look at a new method to evaluate blood flow to the calves and feet. 

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) patient outcomes will be evaluated for up to 12 months after their revascularization procedure to assess how early changes in SPECT-derived foot perfusion relate to rates of diabetic wound healing and limb salvage. Outcomes will be specifically evaluated at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after revascularization at the time of their follow-up clinic visits to the OSU Comprehensive Wound Center at OSU Hospital East. Primary outcomes of interest will be 1) changes in wound size and healing, 2) minor or major amputations of the lower extremity, and 3) any subsequent interventional procedures, such as balloon angioplasty, stenting, or surgical bypass.

 

Could this study be right for you?

Heathly Volunteers with out previous cardiovascular disease

Or 

PAD

Age Range

18 years and up

Official Title Variation in Thoracic and Abdominal Shapes and their Influence on Posture and Seat Belt Fit for Adolescent Females

Purpose

We aim to understand how torso shape and bra design influence good vs. poor seat belt fit, posture, and comfort in cars.

Could this study be right for you?

To participate, you must be female, between 10–21 years old, in good health, a current bra-wearer, and willing to attend one 3-hour appointment at the OSU campus in Graves Hall (333 W. 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210).

Age Range

10 - 21 years

Official Title Evaluation of Wear Experience with PRECISION7® For Astigmatism Contact Lenses in Neophyte Lens Wearers

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore the wear experience with PRECISION7® For Astigmatism lenses in adults who have not previously worn contact lenses.

Could this study be right for you?

1. Adults who have never worn contact lenses.
2. Adults who have astigmatism
3. Ability to attend 3 visits over the course of 3 weeks.
4. Satisfy all other study eligibility and exclusion criteria.

Age Range

18 - 40 years

Official Title The KOBRA Study: The Effects of Knee Osteoarthritis on Brain Activation

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess changes in brain activation and processing in those with right knee osteoarthritis compared to healthy controls. 

Could this study be right for you?

• Either two healthy knees OR those with right knee pain from a diagnosis of right knee osteoarthritis with a healthy left knee
• No metal implants that prevent you from having an MRI
• No foot/ankle/leg/hip surgeries in the past year
• No neurologic conditions
• No conditions that prevent athletic participation or maximal effort exercise
• Able to provide informed consent
• Speak and read English

Age Range

45 - 70 years

Official Title Establishing Reference Values and Clinical Decision Points for Quantitative Videofluoroscopic Measures of Swallowing

Purpose

This study will help create healthy reference values clinicians can use to evaluate adult patients of all ages and is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging.  During this study, we will perform an x-ray swallowing exam and breathing tests with persons who do not have a personal history of swallowing problems or any disorders that could contribute to a swallowing problem.  Study participation will consist of a screening meeting (approximately 15 minutes) via phone call, video chat, or email to verify eligibility, and one in-person visit to our laboratory (approximately 1 hour).

Could this study be right for you?

• If you are biologically female and of child-bearing age (<63), you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
• No personal history of surgery or radiation therapy to the head or neck (mouth, jaw, neck, brain, nose, face, thyroid, throat, or voice box) other than having your tonsils, adenoids, or teeth removed.
• No personal history of cancer involving structures of the head, neck, spine, respiratory, or lymphatic system.
• No personal history of stroke or other progressive nerve disease.
• No current diagnosis or personal history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• No known allergies to barium.

Age Range

54 - 89 years

Official Title A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Single Escalating Doses of LH-001 in Healthy Subjects

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational new drug in healthy participants aged 18-60 years.

Could this study be right for you?

• In good health and BMI (ratio of body weight to height) between 18-29.9 kg/m2
• Willing to participate in various research assessments including blood collection, urine collection, electrocardiogram, and vital signs
• Willing to stay overnight (~30 hours) in the OSU Hospital Clinical Research Center
• If sexually active, willing to utilize highly effective birth control during the study period
• Not currently pregnant or breast-feeding
• No significant medical condition involving any major organs (heart, lung, liver, brain, or endocrine)
• No to any of the following: alcohol or substance abuse, spleen problems, or drug hypersensitivity
• No history of or undergoing treatment for: major psychiatric illness, seizures, or autoimmune disease
• Not currently taking immunosuppressive drugs
• No active Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV
• No cancer history within 5 years (squamous and basal cell skin cancer excluded)

Age Range

18 - 60 years

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.

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