Impact of A Low Glycemic Index Diet on Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
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.
- Adults aged 18-65 years old
- Chronic spinal cord injury
- Level of injury between C4 and L2
Assessing Non-invasive Spinal Stimulation to Evaluate its Safety and Effectiveness in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
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.
- 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
A Study about Treatment for Stress and Anxiety for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and their Care Partners
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.
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
A Study about Retirement from Contact Sports after Concussion
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.
- 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.
A Study about Brain Imaging on Forming Impressions of Food
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.
- Free of MRI contradictions
- No dietary destrictions
- Normal vison
- Right handed
Buckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS)
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.
- 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.
A Study about Retirement from Contact Sports after Concussion
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.
- 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.
Blood Pressure Health for Black/African American Women Caregivers
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.
- 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
A Study about Eye Teaming, Focusing Ability and Quality of Life
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.
- Children experiencing eye teaming, focusing, and eye movement problems (with recent concussion or non-concussed)
- Children with amblyopia (lazy eye) are excluded
A Study About the Development of Learning in African-American/Black Children
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
- African-American/Black children who are 4 years old