• 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

    Contact Information

    Online/virtual
    Kayley Stratton
    614-233-1322
  • 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

    Contact Information

    Stacey Park
    614-292-3300
  • Ohio Teen Driver Study

    Official Title Leveraging DRVN driver training app to reduce risky driving intentions in novice teen drivers

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study is to see if the bonus safety messages and the amount of app use predicts safe driving attitudes and behaviors at licensure. We are recruiting Ohio teens with learner's permits to use a free driver training app called DRVN. 

    Could this study be right for you?

    • Must have learner's permit to drive in Ohio

    Age Range

    15 - 17

    Contact Information

    Ohio
    Brittany Shoots-Reinhard
    6144406258
  • Decision Making Among Couples Concerning "Permanent/Irreversible" Birth Control

    Official Title Couple Dynamics Surrounding Contraceptive Sterilization

    Purpose

    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

    Contact Information

    Alexandra Kissling