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Official Title

Understanding the Neurodevelopmental Effects of Youth Tackle Football Participation

Purpose

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

Official Title

Exploring the Connectivity and Functional Organization of the Infant Brain

Purpose

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 froma (fear of enclosed spaces)
• Pregnancies must be without complication.

Age Range

Up to 40 years

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

Official Title

E-PROOF: E-intervention for Protein Intake and Resistance Training to Optimize Function

Purpose

Our team is looking to improve the health of older cancer survivors after they have completed cancer treatment. Specifically, this 12-week study looks to improve older cancer survivors' physical function and related health outcomes (muscle strength, dietary quality, health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, weight management). 

Could this study be right for you?

-History of stage I-III breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer

-Completion of curative treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery)

-Have an email address

 

Age Range

65 years and up

Official Title

Treatment of Stress and Anxiety in mild cognitive impairment (MCI)/Mild Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their care partners: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of a treatment on anxiety and stress in individuals with memory concerns and those already with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), 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

Official Title

E-cigarette Nicotine Concentration and Forms: Differential Appeal to Smokers versus Non-smokers

Purpose

This study will examine the effect of different e-cigarettes on product appeal.

Could this study be right for you?

• A current e-cigarette user
• 21-24 years old
• Willing to attend a study visit

OR

• A current smoker
• 25-50 years old
• Willing to attend a study visit
• Willing to try e-cigarettes

Age Range

21 - 50 years

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

Official Title

Agreement within Romantic Relationships

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess the agreements within romantic relationships on a variety of topics including politics, psychology and the nature of relationships.

Could this study be right for you?

• Must have been in a heterosexual relationship for 3 months

Age Range

18 - 60 years

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

Official Title

A Multicenter, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Effectiveness of CIN-107 for the Management of Blood Pressure in Patients with Primary Aldosteronism

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to see how the study drug CIN-107 works in managing blood pressure in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA), a hormone disorder which causes your body to produce too much of the hormone aldosterone.

The duration of this study is 74 weeks. 

Could this study be right for you?

• Diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA)
• Taking an MRA to control BP, such as Spironolactone or Eplerenone, or not yet taking an MRA

Age Range

18 and up