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Intervention to Improve Teen Driving
Official Title A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial to Improve Safe Driving among Teen Drivers with Traffic ViolationsPurpose
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of an in-vehicle driving feedback technology, with and without parent training, on parent-teen communications as well as teens' risky driving behaviors, unsafe driving behaviors, and subsequent traffic violations.
Could this study be right for you?
In order to be eligible:
- You must be 16-18 years of age
- Need a valid State of Ohio driver's license (no learner's permit)
- Proof of car insurance
- Must drive more than one hour per week
Age Range
16 and up -
Studying the Effects Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Has on Aggression
Official Title Nitrous Oxide and Cortico-Limbic Function in Aggression (Laughing Gas Study or LGS).Purpose
The purpose of this study is to see how laughing gas (nitrous oxide) changes brain activity in study participants with and without “anger issues”. Brain activity is measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
The length of time you will be involved in this study will be 4-8 weeks.
Could this study be right for you?
- You are a medically healthy man or woman
- You are between the ages of 21 and 55 years of age
- Do not abuse alcohol or other drugs
- With a current history of “anger issues”
- Able to complete study sessions during the week
Age Range
21 and up -
Transitioning From Booster Seats to Seat Belts
Official Title Booster Seats InterviewPurpose
To explore how parents make the decision on transitioning their children from booster seats to seat belts; what factors may influence parents’ decision on the transition.
Could this study be right for you?
Inclusion criteria:
- At least 18 years of age
- A parent or legal guardian who is responsible for transporting their child routinely
- Have a child who stopped using booster seats within 1 year prior to the interview date, and the child who made the transition must be the first child of the parent
- Drive with a child at least once per week
- In good general health
- Fluent in English
Age Range
20 and up -
A Study Comparing Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Official Title M16-046: A Phase 3b Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Active Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic DermatitisPurpose
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of upadacitinib (ABT-494) versus dupilumab for the treatment of adult subjects (18-75 years of age) with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Could this study be right for you?
- Subject must have chronic Atopic Dermatitis (AD) with onset at least 3 years prior to study participation
- Subject must have > or = 10% body surface area involvement of atopic dermatitis
- Subject must have had inadequate response to topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors within the past 6 months
- OR documented systemic treatment for AD within the past 6 months
- OR for whom topical treatments are otherwise medically inadvisable
- No prior exposure to any JAK inhibitor (e.g., ruxolitinib, tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib, PF-04965842, and filgotinib)
- No prior exposure to dupilumab
Age Range
18 and up -
A Study to Evaluate Baricitinib in Adults with Severe or Very Severe Alopecia Areata
Official Title A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Operationally Seamless, Adaptive Phase 2/3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Severe or Very Severe Alopecia Areata (JAHO)Purpose
The main reason for you to take part in this study is not to treat you for your condition but to help in answering the following research questions:
• Whether baricitinib is better than placebo in the treatment of patients with severe alopecia areata (AA)
• The safety of baricitinib and any side effects you may have when you take it.Could this study be right for you?
- Are at least 18 years and ≤60 years for males (≤70 years of age for females) at the time of informed consent
- Are able to read, understand, and give documented (electronic or paper signature) informed consent
- Current AA episode of more than 6 months’ duration and hair loss encompassing ≥50% of the scalp
- No spontaneous improvement over the past 6 months
Age Range
18 and up -
An Intervention Study for Subjects with Palmoplantar Pustulosis
Official Title ANB019-003: A Phase II, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of ANB019 in Subjects with Palmoplantar PustulosisPurpose
This study is being done to assess the effects of the experimental study drug (ANB019) in patients with PPP.
Could this study be right for you?
- Must have a clinical diagnosis of PPP for at least 6 months prior to screening
- Must have active pustules on palms and/or soles of feet
- BMI must be within the range of 18-36 kg/m2
- Subjects must be in otherwise good health
- Must not have any suspected autoimmune disorder or immune deficiency
- No major surgeries in the past 4 weeks
- No history of malignancy in the past 5 years
- No history of drug, alcohol, or other substance abuse
Age Range
18 and up -
A Study for Night Shift Workers
Official Title Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Therapy for Sleepiness Related to Shift Work Disorder (tDCS-SWORD)Purpose
This research study aims to determine the effects of a noninvasive form of brain stimulation on alertness for night shift workers.
Could this study be right for you?
- You are age 18 to 65
- You are currently working the night shift at least 3x/week
- You are suffering from sleepiness at work
- You do not have significant heart and lung problems
- You work within the Columbus, OH area
Age Range
18 and up -
Decision Making Among Couples Concerning "Permanent/Irreversible" Birth Control
Official Title Couple Dynamics Surrounding Contraceptive SterilizationPurpose
This study aims to understand people’s experiences with contraceptive sterilization (such as tubal ligations or vasectomies).
The purpose of this study is to better understand how adults decide to use sterilization as
their main form of birth control. By examining sterilization decisions, this study will
provide a better understanding of how individuals describe and explain their decision
making process.In this study we are interested in learning how people discuss these decisions with their partner, as
well as everyday interactions with their partner, other forms of birth control, and attitudes
about gender more generally.Could this study be right for you?
- Ages 21-55
- Have used tubal ligation or vasectomy as primary contraception, WITHIN the last five (5) years
Participants will be asked to answer a series of questions regarding their experience with sterilization. Interviews will be digitally recorded by audiotape and will remain confidential. The duration of the interview will last approximately one hour to one hour and thirty minutes.
Age Range
21 and up -
Physical Therapy Study for Young Children (6 months to 24 months) with Motor Delays
Official Title Daily and Weekly Rehabilitation Delivery for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy ("DRIVE")Purpose
The purpose of this study is to find out how to best distribute physical therapy sessions for your children with significant motor delays.
Participants will receive 40 hours of physical therapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three treatment groups: intensive, moderate or weekly.
Could this study be right for you?
- Children ages 6 months to 24 months of age
- Has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy or an acquired brain injury prior to age of 24 months.
- Has persistent delays in motor skills
- Ability to participate in outpatient physical therapy and attend visits consistently
The intensive group will receive physical therapy 2 hours per day, 5 days per week for 4 weeks followed by a 16 week break from outpatient physical therapy. The intermediate group will receive physical therapy 2 hours per day, 3 days per week for 6.6 weeks followed by a 13 week break from outpatient physical therapy. The weekly group will receive physical therapy for 2 hours per day, 1 day per week for 20 weeks.
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Media Use and Youth--For Those 12-17 Years of Age
Official Title Media Use and Youth--For Those 12-17 Years of AgePurpose
Researchers want to learn how teens use technology like TV, the internet, video games, and music. The study examines children’s use of media on a daily basis over two weeks.
Your child and one parent will meet with researchers two times on campus. Your child will answer some questions during those meetings. The first meeting will be for about 2 hours and the second meeting will be for about 30 minutes. Over a two week period between those meetings, the child will report daily on activities using a tablet supplied by the study.
Could this study be right for you?
- Ages 12-17 accompanied by one parent or guardian
Age Range
12 and up