• DAANCE FOR CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED NEUROPATHY (DAANCE)

    Official Title Dance-Based Avenues to Advance Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Chemotherapy Effects (DAANCE): A Multi-Center Trial

    Purpose

    This study will teach tango dance to try to help with neuropathy symptoms. Tango dancing classes will take place for 2 times a week for 8 weeks. You will be asked about symptoms such as numbness, tingling, fatigue, pain, and balance. There is a 6 month follow up period where we will ask you to tell us about your symptoms via an app. 

    Could this study be right for you?

    1. Breast cancer survivors stage I-IV

    2. Exposure to chemotherapy with the last exposure being at least 3 months prior to study participation

    3. Must be ambulatory

     

    Age Range

    40 years and up
  • Creating a Mobile Health Program for Teens with Congenital Heart Disease

    Official Title Creating a Mobile Health Program for Teens with Congenital Heart Disease

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to learn more about what teens with congenital heart disease want in a program that helps them learn more about living with congenital heart disease, dealing with stress, and staying away from e-cigarettes. The information from your participation may help us understand how we can improve the program and make it more interesting and appealing for teens.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Have a diagnosis of a structural congenital heart defect
    • No cognitive impairments limiting ability to complete study interview/questionnaires
    • Proficient in English
    • Have access to a device that can connect to the internet
    • Not leaving the country at any point during study participation

    **This study is invite only. Study staff will contact you if you are invited to participate.**

    Age Range

    12 - 18 years
  • A Long-term, observational study on the safety of TZIELD for patients with Stage 2, Type 1 Diabetes

    Official Title AN OBSERVATIONAL, LONG-TERM SAFETY STUDY OF TZIELD® (TEPLIZUMAB-MZWV) IN PATIENTS WITH STAGE 2 TYPE 1 DIABETES

    Purpose

    The objective of the study is to test the safety and efficacy of TZIELD over the course of 10 years in patients with Stage 2, Type 1 Diabetes, as well as the prevention of Stage 3, Type 1 Diabetes. 

    Could this study be right for you?

    Inclusion Criteria:

    TZIELD-Exposed Cohort
    1. Patients in the US diagnosed with Stage 2 T1D who are planned to initiate TZIELD treatment according to the currently approved label or who have initiated TZIELD treatment within 6 months prior to enrollment:
    − Day 1: 65 μg/m²
    − Day 2: 125 μg/m²
    − Day 3: 250 μg/m²
    − Day 4: 500 μg/m²
    − Days 5 through 14: 1,030 μg/m² per day
    − Cumulative dose is approximately 11,240 μg/m²

    2. Appropriate written informed consent/assent as applicable for the age of the patient

    TZIELD-Unexposed Cohort
    1. Patients in the US diagnosed with Stage 2 T1D but who are not treated with TZIELD
    2. Appropriate written informed consent/assent as applicable for the age of the patient


    Exclusion Criteria:
    1. Patients who initiated TZIELD treatment more than 6 months prior to enrollment
    2. Patients who had participated in a previous clinical trial for TZIELD
    3. Patients in an ongoing clinical trial of an investigational product or who had ended participation within 6 months prior to study enrollment; patients participating in other observational studies may be enrolled.

    Age Range

    18 - 70 years
  • Creating Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Programs: Hearing from Parents about what they want

    Official Title An Examination of Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Socially Just Practices Parent Feedback

    Purpose

    The research study will examine parents’ - or a child’s primary caregiver - perspectives on an online professional development (PD) training for teachers, targeting early care and education (ECE) teachers’ use of culturally responsive, inclusive, and socially just practices. Parents of young children will be recruited to review the online PD course and complete surveys about the course. A subset of participants will participate in a focus group to share their feedback on the course.

    Could this study be right for you?

    Parent or caregiver to a child who:

    • Is between 3 and 5 years old
    • Is identified as Black/African American
    • Attends a center-based early care and education program (pre-kindergarten, Head Start, child care, preschool, etc.)

    Age Range

    17 - 99 years
  • Study with LGBTQ+ tobacco users and vapers

    Official Title Sexual and gender diverse young adults' preferences for nicotine and tobacco product attributes

    Purpose

    We are inviting LGBTQ+ folks to share their opinions about product features (e.g., flavors, nicotine levels) and other factors (e.g., stress, social media, marketing) that make people want to try or continue to use tobacco products.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Able to speak English fluently
    • Identify as LGBTQ+
    • Used nicotine/tobacco products in the past 30-days (cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, e-cigarettes, etc.)
    • Reside in the U.S.

    Age Range

    18 - 34 years
  • 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
  • PREVENTABLE

    Official Title PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr adults

    Purpose

    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
  • A Study for Active Military Service Members (or recently served); Examining Uncertainty, Health, and Home Safety Practices

    Official Title Uncertainty and Firearms: Obtaining Secure Storage (UFOS)

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to examine whether fear of uncertainty plays a role in home safety practices among firearm owners who are currently or have recently served in the U.S. military.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Currently serving in any Branch or Component of the U.S. military, or were discharged from the U.S. military within the past 90 days
    • 18 years or older
    • Own at least one firearm located in your home or vehicle
    • Are able to speak and understand the English language
    • Have an Apple or Android smartphone

    Age Range

    18 - 99 years
  • A Study to Examine the Effects of Exercise in Reducing Lung Cancer Risk in Long-time Smokers

    Official Title The BE FIT Study: Feasibility of an Exercise Intervention on Microbiome and Immune Function
    in a High-Risk Cohort for Lung Cancer

    Purpose

    The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of exercise on long-term smokers in reducing lung cancer risk.

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Males and females aged 55 to 77 years old
    • Current or former smokers with a 20-pack year smoking history (equals 1 pack a day for 20 years, 2 packs a day for 15 years, etc) and smoked within the last 15 years
    • Sedentary Lifestyle: fewer than 60 minutes of participation in moderate intensity physical activity each
    • Health Status: participants must be free of severe heart, respiratory (e.g. COPD), or systemic disease that would make moderate intensity exercise participation unsafe
    • Not currently undergoing cancer treatment
    • Not currently taking Immunosuppressants, bisphosphonates, steroids, or probiotics
    • No plan to change smoking status

    Age Range

    55 - 77 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