Impact of A Low Glycemic Index Diet on Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Official Title
Two Birds with One Stone: Impact of A Low Glycemic Index Diet on Postprandial Hypotension and Glucose Metabolism in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (FIP)
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a short-term low glycemic index diet on blood pressure and blood sugar control after eating.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Adults aged 18-65 years old
  • Chronic spinal cord injury
  • Level of injury between C4 and L2
Age Range
18 - 65 years

Assessing Non-invasive Spinal Stimulation to Evaluate its Safety and Effectiveness in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Official Title
ExaStim Upper Limb Pivotal Clinical Validation Study
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ExaStim® transcutaneous spinal stimulation on upper extremity function when applied in combination with physical therapy (PT) and/or occupational therapy (OT).

Participants will be randomized to the stimulation group or a control group. Outcomes will include sensory, motor, and functional tests, as well as questionnaires.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Aged 22 years or older
  • Traumatic chronic spinal cord injury
  • Level of injury between C2-T2
  • No active implanted medical device for electrical stimulation
  • No Botox for 3 months
  • Have a chronic, traumatic SCI (chronic is >12 months since injury, or 6 months if unchanged symptoms)
  • Has some, but limited upper extremity function
  • BMI <40
  • Cannot be pregnant

 

Age Range
22 years and up

A Study about Treatment for Stress and Anxiety for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and their Care Partners

Official Title
Treatment of Stress and Anxiety in MCI/AD: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to conduct a fully powered randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing the efficacy of interventions to reduce anxiety and related symptoms among those with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. The study also examines the efficacy of interventions to reduce care partner burden among care partners of people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. 

Could this study be right for you?

The primary participant must:
· Be at least 60 years of age
· Have a “care-partner” that is willing to participate in the full program (such as a spouse, child or a good friend)
· NOT have a terminal illness or severe motor impairment
· Be able to use a computer and smartphone and read English at the 6th grade level

The care partner must:
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Be able to use a computer and smartphone and read English at the 6th grade level

Age Range
60 - 99 years

A Study about Retirement from Contact Sports after Concussion

Official Title
Retirement from contact sports after concussion
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to learn about the experiences of children and young adults after they stop playing contact sports due to concussion.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Male and females aged 14-22 years old
  • Retired from contact sports due to prior concussion

Additionally, a parent may participate if their child enrolls. 

Age Range
14 - 22 years

A Study about Brain Imaging on Forming Impressions of Food

Official Title
Decoding Social Perceptions in Naturalistic Contexts
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine impressions on foods. This study involves looking at brain activity while you perform simple tasks (judging images of different foods). 

The duration of this study will last 3 hours. 

Could this study be right for you?
  • Free of MRI contradictions
  • No dietary destrictions
  • Normal vison
  • Right handed
Age Range
18 - 35 years

Buckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS)

Official Title
BUckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS)
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine health outcomes in former Ohio State University athletes who played a varsity sport during their time at OSU. The objective is to determine whether athletes who sustained a concussion have different health outcomes than those who did not sustain a concussion. Any former OSU varsity athlete can participate in a 20-minute online survey.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Anyone who has played a varsity sport as an undergraduate student at OSU, and they have now graduated (i.e., OSU athlete alumni). There are no other restrictions in terms of age, sex/gender, type of sport, etc.
Age Range
18 years and up

A Study about Retirement from Contact Sports after Concussion

Official Title
Retirement from Contact Sports after Concussion
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of children and young adults after medical retirement from contact sports due to concussion(s).

Participants and their parent(s) will complete online questionnaires (about 10 minutes) at the time of enrollment. You will then be scheduled for an interview (about 30 minutes) by video meeting or phone.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Children and young adults who have retired from contact sports or other high-risk activities (i.e. dirt bike riding, downhill skiing...) due to prior concussion.  
  • Parents may participate if their child enrolls.
Age Range
14 - 22 years

Blood Pressure Health for Black/African American Women Caregivers

Official Title
Addressing the double jeopardy of stress and hypertension among African American female caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (R21)
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a group delivered intervention for stress and blood pressure in African American women caregivers.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Diagnosis of HTN treated with an antihypertensive medication or risk of HTN that includes obesity and high cholesterol
  • Age 40 and older
  • A caregiver rating of the PLWD of 2 or greater on the Alzheimer’s Dementia-8 scale
  • Caregiver provides unpaid care to a PLWD at least 10 hours per week or assists with at least one instrumental activity of daily living
  • Self-identifies as Black/African American
  • English speaking
  • Access to a telecommunications device such as the internet via desktop, laptop/tablet, smartphone, or telephone
Age Range
40 and up

A Study about Eye Teaming, Focusing Ability and Quality of Life

Official Title
Development of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Children with Concussion-Related and Non-Concussion-Related Non-Strabismic Binocular Vision, Accommodative and Visual Tracking Problems: Phase 1
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assist in development of a new quality of life survey that can be used to learn more about how eye teaming, focusing ability and eye movement problems affect a child’s life.

Could this study be right for you?
  • Children experiencing eye teaming, focusing, and eye movement problems (with recent concussion or non-concussed)
  • Children with amblyopia (lazy eye) are excluded
Age Range
8 - 17 years

A Study About the Development of Learning in African-American/Black Children

Official Title
Ontogenesis of Categorization; Linking development, mechanisms, and biology
Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate the early development of attention, learning, and memory during childhood. Participation in this study includes 4, 90-minute-long visits to the lab per year. During these visits, your child will play 2-3 fun, computerized games. These games are designed to assess various aspects of their cognitive ability. 

The duration of the study will last 4 years.

Could this study be right for you?

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • African-American/Black children who are 4 years old 
Age Range
4 - 4