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The Perceptions of Gen Zs Regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)
Official Title The Knowledge and Perceptions of Gen Zs Regarding the Dietary Guidelines for AmericansPurpose
- Use ideas from Social Cognitive Theory to describe Gen Zs regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) 2020 to 2025
- Explain what Gen Z knows and believes regarding the MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating related to:
- Filling half their plate with fruit and vegetables
- Filling one-quarter of their plate with lean protein, and varying the sources of protein
- Filling one-quarter of their plate with grains, making half of the grains whole grains
- To describe the associations between demographic variables (ethnicity, education, household income, and home environment) and Gen Zs perceptions and knowledge of the DGA
Could this study be right for you?
18 to 28 years old
Live in the US
English speaker
Have access to a device that supports Zoom
Age Range
18 - 28 years -
Radiotracer Imaging of Lower Extremity Skeletal Muscle Perfusion in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Official Title Radiotracer Imaging of Lower Extremity Skeletal Muscle Perfusion in Patients with Peripheral Arterial DiseasePurpose
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the usefulness of a new imaging method that measures blood flow to the calves and feet.
A group of patients with a history of peripheral artery disease (PAD) will have blood flow to their legs and/or feet evaluated using a nuclear imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET). A separate group of patients with PAD who are scheduled to undergo a revascularization procedure on their leg (such as balloon angioplasty, stent placement, or bypass surgery) will undergo PET imaging before and after their surgical intervention to evaluate how the intervention improved blood flow to their leg.
In addition to patients with PAD undergoing imaging studies, we will also recruit and image healthy volunteers to establish a normal healthy database of blood flow values for our new imaging method.
Patients with PAD will be evaluated for up to 18 months after their imaging study visit to evaluate how their blood flow values are related to their clinical outcomes, such as rates of diabetic wound healing and amputation. Outcomes will be monitored through medical chart review and through follow-up visits at OSU-affiliated clinics.
Could this study be right for you?
We are interested in recruiting healthy volunteers with no known history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus.
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Patients with previously diagnosed peripheral artery disease.
Age Range
30 years and up -
Making Colorectal Cancer Screening Simple and Accessible Through Technology
Official Title Digital Transformation of CRC Screening: Revolutionizing Access and Saving LivesPurpose
The purpose of this study is to conduct usability testing to evaluate ease of use and overall user experience of a website designed to promote colorectal (CRC) awareness and screening uptake among adults 45-64.
Could this study be right for you?
Inclusion Criteria: Eligible participants will 1) be between the ages of 45-64, 2) at average risk for CRC and 3) from diverse racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Those who are ineligible fall under the following categories:
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Age: Individuals outside the age range of 45-64 will be excluded
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Pregnancy Status: Pregnant individuals will be excluded from the study. since CRC screening is not recommended for pregnant individuals
Age Range
45 - 64 years -
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An Investigational New Drug for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
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 SubjectsPurpose
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 -
MOMI Study
Official Title The mom and infant outcomes (MOMI) study: A trial of perinatal outpatient delivery systemsPurpose
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.
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Sleep Restriction and Ketone Supplements
Official Title Strategies to Augment Ketosis: Ketone Conferred Resiliency Against Sleep Restriction (STAK-Sleep)Purpose
To examine if drinking a ketone supplement, twice a day, can improve brain, digital shooting, and physical performance during short-term sleep restriction (4 nights, 50% of normal sleep).
Could this study be right for you?
- Healthy
- Age: 18 - 40 years old
- BMI: 20-35 kg/m2
- No diagnosed sleep disorders
- Not consuming a ketogenic diet
Age Range
18 - 40 years -
Neurodevelopmental Effects of Youth Tackle Football
Official Title Understanding the Neurodevelopmental Effects of Youth Tackle Football ParticipationPurpose
In this study we are aiming to identify risk factors for higher exposure to football-related neurotrauma in youth tackle football players and to determine the effects of football-related neurotrauma exposure on neurodevelopment in children with no previous tackle football participation.
For this specific posting, we are looking for boys ages 8-12 who are non-athletes or athletes who play non-contact sports to serve as control subjects for our fMRI study.
Could this study be right for you?
We are looking for boys ages 8-12 who are either non-athletes or do not participate in any contact sports.
- Boys must have no metal implanted in the body
- Have no prior history of head trauma
- Have no serious health or mental health diagnoses
- Must not have a fear of enclosed spaces
Age Range
8 - 12 years -
Exploring the Development of the Infant and Fetal Brain
Official Title Exploring the Connectivity and Functional Organization of the Infant BrainPurpose
The purpose of the study is to investigate how the brain that we are each born with leads to our own unique behavior later in life, and the similarities and differences between maternal and child brains. We are studying infants prenatally and postnatally, following up with them as they grow and develop, and studying their mothers to understand how similar/different they are to their child.
Could this study be right for you?
- Infants under 3 years of age, and pregnant persons who are at least 20 weeks pregnant
- All participants must have no metal implanted in the body
- Have no significant health conditions or history of serious mental illness
- Not suffer from a (fear of enclosed spaces)
- Pregnancies must be without complication.
Age Range
Up to 40 years -
A Study Evaluating How Alcohol Affects Thinking and Decision Making
Official Title Impulsivity Domains and Subjective ResponsePurpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the degree to which different ways of thinking and decision making – measured using computer tasks and questionnaire – relate to how people feel after a dose of alcohol. By doing this study, we hope to learn about the relationships between decision making and responses to alcohol.
Could this study be right for you?
Inclusion criteria include:
- Ages 21-25
- English language Fluency
Exclusion criteria include:
- Any serious medical problems (i.e., liver disease, cardiac abnormality, pancreatitis, diabetes, neurological problems, gastrointestinal disorders, abnormal kidney function)
- Body weight < 110 or > 210 pounds
- Current medical or psychiatric condition requiring medication for which alcohol consumption is contraindicated
- Lifetime history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder
- Substance Use Disorder other than alcohol
Exclusion Criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator.
Age Range
21 - 25 years -
PREVENTABLE
Official Title PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr adultsPurpose
The purpose of PREVENTABLE is to learn if taking a statin could help older adults live well for longer by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease. The duration of the study will last 5 years.
Could this study be right for you?
Inclusion Criteria:
- Community-dwelling adults
- Age ≥75 years
- English or Spanish as primary language
Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinically evident cardiovascular disease defined as prior myocardial Infarction (MI), prior stroke, prior revascularization procedure, or a secondary prevention indication for a statin (clinician determined)
- Hospitalization for a primary diagnosis of heart failure in the prior 12 months (Note: History of heart failure in the absence of recent hospitalization or clinically evident cardiovascular disease is not an exclusion)
- Dementia (clinically evident or previously diagnosed)
- Dependence in any Katz Basic Activities of Daily Living [ADL] (with the exception of urinary or bowel continence)
- Severe hearing impairment (preventing phone follow up)
- Unable to talk (preventing phone follow up)
Exclusion Criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator for more information.
Age Range
75 years and up