Urinary tract symptom study
(Sept. 18. 2008) Participants are needed to determine whether the drig Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) reduces unpleasant urinary symptoms caused by a type of enlarged prostate known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. These urinary symptoms can include a slow, interrupted or weak urinary stream, urgency, leaking, or more frequent urination, especially at night.
To be eligible for this study, you must:
- be at least 45 years of age,
- not have had surgery for your enlarged prostate,
- not have another cause for your urinary symptoms (such as prostate or bladder cancer, urinary tract disease, or neurological problems)
- have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) level < 10 ng/ml, and
- be able to complete the study in the opinion of the investigator
Qualified participants will receive Saw Palmetto or placebo (a pill that looks like medicine, but will have no medical effect on you) at no cost. All clinic visits, procedures, and lab tests will be covered by the grant except for two physician visits (the initial visit and a visit at 72 weeks). Both of these visits are considered routine care for treating men with enlarged prostates and will, therefore, be billed to you or your insurance company.
Involvement in this study will be approximately 1½ years. For further information please call Spencer Green or Patricia DeVore at 720-848-1387.
Study to look at physical activity during pregnancy
(Sept. 1, 2008) Pregnant women are invited to take part in a study to help better understand why or why not women choose to engage in physical activity during pregnancy.
Participants must be:
- women currently in their second or third trimester of pregnancy
- English speaking
- 18-46 years of age not experiencing a ‘high-risk’ pregnancy
Study involves:
- participation in a focus group discussion for 1 to 1 ½ hours to talk about physical activity during pregnancy
- completing a brief survey regarding thoughts about physical activity
- compensation for participants
This study is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are interested, please contact Tracy Swibas 303-315-1085 or tracy.swibas@uchsc.edu. Principal Investigator: Jenn Leiferman, PhD COMIRB #07-0862
Brain imaging of sound response
(Aug. 11, 2008) The Neuromagnetic Imaging Center is looking for comparison adults for a research study investigating brain function in schizophrenia to study the differences in the auditory responses between people with Schizophrenia and those with no history of mental illness. Brain activity will be measured using magnetoencephalography (MEG).
We are looking for males ages 40-45 who:
- Have no psychiatric history
- Do not have a master’s, doctoral or other type of advanced degree
- Have normal hearing
- Do not have any permanently implanted metallic devices such as pins, plates, pacemakers or non-removable body piercings
- Are not currently abusing drugs or alcohol
If enrolled, you will:
- Participate in magnetoencephalographic (MEG) recordings. Multiple MEG recordings will be scheduled at the participant’s convenience.
- Complete a series of psychological tests assessing memory, attention and other basic cognitive functions
- Have a magnetic resonance image (MRI) taken to look at the anatomy of the brain. Receive compensation
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, contact Erin Slason, Study Coordinator, at 303-315-5459 or erin.slason@uchsc.edu. Principle Investigator: Don Rojas, PhD. COMIRB # 03-793.
Bipolar disorder interviews
(Aug. 11, 2008) The School of Medicine is looking for adults with bipolar disorder and/or their caretakers to interview with a small group of second-year medical students Sept. 24 and/or Oct. 1. This is a unique opportunity to inform budding MDs about experiences as patients. The interview is conducted in a private, informal and comfortable environment. Participants can bring a significant person in the support process. Those who participate in two separate interviews will receive a gift card.
Those willing to interview with eight-10 medical students and two faculty group leaders (psychiatrists, psychologists, etc.) 10:30 a.m.-noon are asked to contact Sharon Campbell, medical student program coordinator for psychiatry, at 303-724-7400 or Sharon.Campbell@ucdenver.edu.
interviews are being conducted at the new Anschutz Medical Center Campus, located at E. Colfax Avenue and Peoria St. in Aurora, Colo. Specific information as to parking and location will be sent to each participant in August.
Schizophrenia interviews
(Aug. 11, 2008) The School of Medicine is looking for adults with schizophrenia and/or their caretakers to interview from 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 24 and/or Oct. 1. This is a unique opportunity for people with schizophrenia and their caretakers to inform budding MDs about their experiences as patients. The interview is conducted in a private, informal, and comfortable environment. Participants can bring a significant person in the support process. Those who participate in two separate interviews will receive a gift card.
If interested, please contact Sharon Campbell, medical student program coordinator for psychiatry, at 303-724-7400 or Sharon.Campbell@ucdenver.edu.
Pregnant women needed for bile acid study
(July 23, 2008) The purpose of the study is to collect information about bile acid levels in the blood during pregnancy. Bile acids are naturally occurring substances in the blood, but if increased in pregnancy, can cause health problems.
Study participant requirements:
• Healthy pregnant women planning on delivering at the University of Colorado Hospital
• Must be 16-24 weeks gestation at entry into study
• Obtaining prenatal care at University of Colorado Hospital
Study Details:
• Three study visits with a blood draw (will try to coordinate with clinic appointment)
• Tests for Hepatitis B, C and D and HIV will be done if not part of your current health care
• Complete a short questionnaire
• Umbilical cord blood will be collected at delivery
• Compensation will be provided at each study visit
If interested, please contact one of the Perinatal Clinical Translational Research Center’s nurses at 720-848-6038 or e-mail donna.rodden@uchsc.edu. COMIRB # 03-1001. Principle Investigator: Adriana Weinberg, MD
Drug interaction study
(July 22, 2008) Participants are needed for a research study examining how genetic makeup affects the interaction of three FDA approved medications in the body. The first drug is Pravastatin, and is used to treat high cholesterol. The other two drugs are called Darunavir and Ritonavir, and are used to treat HIV infection.
To be eligible, participants must:
- test negative for HIV
- be 18-60 years of age
The study consists of 6 visits over a 6-8 week time period. Compensation will be provided.
For more information, contact Chuck Hopley at 303-315-3120. COMIRB #07-0272. Principle Investigator: Christina Aquilante, Pharm
Cognitive impairment research
(July 17, 2008) Participants are needed for interviews with second-year medical students learning about cognitive impairment.
Participants must be:
- adults with cognitive impairment, i.e., Alzheimer’s, dementia, Down’s syndrome, traumatic head injury, etc.
- willing to speak with 8-10 medical students and two faculty mentors
- available Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 10:30 a.m.
The interview is conducted in private, informal and comfortable setting. Volunteers will receive a $25 gift certificate. Participants may bring anyone else who is a significant person in the care giving process. If participant and guest participate in separate interviews, each will receive a gift card.
Interviews will be conducted at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. For more information, contact Sharon Campbell, medical student program coordinator for psychiatry at 303-724-7400 or sharon.campbell@uchsc.edu.
Breast feeding infant nutrition study
(July 11, 2008) Women who have a baby less than 5 months olf who plan on breast feeding (no formula) through the first 10 months might be eligible for an infant nutrition study by researchers in the Section of Pediatric Nutrition at University of Colorado Denver-School of Medicine and The Children’s Hospital. You must be planning on exclusively breast feeding for the first 5-6 months and to continue breast feeding (no formula) as you begin to add solid foods to the your baby’s diet through 10 months of age.
This study includes:
- Exclusive breast feeding (no formula) through 10 months of age
- Feeding your baby 1 of 3 randomly assigned diets
- Monthly home visits (from ages 5-10 months) by a research team member
- A single visit (at 9-10 months) to The Children’s Hospital of Denver for lab tests and procedures
- Participation in a 9-day metabolic study, including urine, fecal and breast milk sample collections
- An electric breast pump, monetary compensation, and baby food will be provided to participants.
If you are interested or have questions, contact: Diana Culbertson, MS, research coordinator, at 303-315-3022, 970-631-3627 or Diana.Culbertson@uchsc.edu.
Principal Investigator is Nancy Krebs, MD, professor of pediatric nutrition. COMIRB No. 07-0003
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder study
(July 9, 2008) Adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are needed for an educational discussion with second-year medical students.
Participants must be:
- diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- willing to speak with 8-10 medical students and two faculty group leaders
- available Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon
The interview is conducted in a private, informal and comfortable environment. Interviews will be held at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
A $25 gift certificate will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring anyone else who is a significant person in the support process. If both persons participate in two separate interviews, each will receive a gift card.
Contact Sharon Campbell at 303-724-7400 or Sharon.Campbell@uchsc.edu.
Study on shingles vaccine
(July 9, 2008) Subjects are needed for a research study to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational shingles vaccine (ZOSTAVAX™).
Participants should:
- be 50–59 years of age
- have a history of chickenpox or have been a U.S. resident for over 30 years
- be in general good health
- have no prior history of shingles
- not be using oral antiviral medications
Compensation will be provided for qualified participants. To learn more, contact Peggy Alder at 303-724-2407 or Nancy Lang at 303-724-2454.
Principal Investigator: Myron J. Levin, MD. COMIRB # 07-0867
Investigational pneumonia vaccine
(July 9, 2008) Researchers are conducting further studies on an investigational pneumonia vaccine.
Participants must meet the following requirements:
- Male or female in generally good health
- 70 years of age or older
- Have received the pneumonia shot at least 5 years ago and
- Have not had pneumonia in the past 5 years
Compensation for time and travel will be provided to qualified participants. For more information, call Nancy Lang at 303-724-2454.
Principal Investigator: Edward Janoff, MD COMIRB #07-0868
Placebo-controlled trial of Modafinil for methamphetamine dependence
(July 7, 2008) This multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial, sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is investigating Modafinil, a mild, safe, non-addictive stimulant, as a drug to treat Methamphetamine Dependence. Two hundred and ten (210) men and women at 8 research sites across the United States will participate in this study. Locally, 26 people will be asked to participate in this study. It will take approximately 18 months to enroll all 210 subjects. The maximum amount of time that volunteers will participate in this study is 19 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Males and females between 18-65 years of age
- Be methamphetamine dependent
- Be seeking treatment for methamphetamine dependence
- Be willing to comply with study procedures including three clinic visits per week
Benefits:
- Thorough physical evaluation (by physical exam, EKG, labs)
- Group therapy 3x/week
- Compensation provided for each study visit
Dr. Thomas Beresford; COMIRB Protocol # 07-0123 (COMIRB approval 11/28/07) For more information or to volunteer for this study, call: Lori Clapp, RN , MS at 303-315-5033 (voice mail) or 720-854-4200 (study cell).
Subjects needed for liposuction study
(July 2, 2008) Are you planning on getting liposuction in your hips and thighs? We are looking for healthy, pre- or post-menopausal women between the age of 35 and 60 who are planning on getting liposuction in their hips and thighs. Volunteers should be of a healthy weight (BMI 20-30), not currently on hormone therapy, and able to pay for liposuction surgery. Financial compensation provided.
If you are interested, please contact Priya Rao at 720-848-7557, or e-mail FLARE@uchsc.edu. You can also obtain more detailed information at http://www.uchsc.edu/image/FLARE.
Muscle Signaling and Estrogen (MUSE)
(June 25, 2008) Healthy young women are needed to participate in a research study on whether the sex hormone estrogen helps protect against muscle loss when the muscle is not used.
Qualifications to volunteer:
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Healthy women between the ages of 21-40 years
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Regular menstrual cycles
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No current use of hormonal contraceptives
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Physically active but not a competitive athlete
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Willing to wear a knee brace and use crutches for 9 days
Benefits for study volunteers include:
Interested… please contact Ellie Gibbons at 720-848-6408 or ellie.gibbons@uchsc.edu. This study is funded by the UCD Department of Medicine. Principle investigator: Catherine Jankowski, PhD COMIRB #07-0379
Complement Receptor 2 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
(June 27, 2008) The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of Complement Receptor 2 in Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Participants must be:
Compensation will be provided.
The study is sponsored by the Alliance for Lupus Research, NIH, and the General Clinical Research Center at UC Denver. For more information, contact Carissa Homme at (303) 724-7522. Principle Investigator: Susan A. Boackle, MD. COMIRB #06-0501
Asthma medication study related to lung function
(June 27, 2008) The purpose of this study is to test study related medications and lung function in asthma patients.
To participate, you must be
Qualified participants will receive at no cost:
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Study related medications
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Lung function testing and education
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Study related medical exams
Financial compensation will be provided. The study is conducted by the Felt Lab for Asthma Research at National Jewish Medical and Research Center.
Call 303-398-1443 to learn more about this study. Principle investigator: Richard Martin, MD. Research Study NJ HS-2166
Effects of chronic alcohol consumption on lungs
(July 8, 2008) A control group is needed to investigate the effects of heavy drinking on the lungs. The purpose of this study is to get a sample of some of the cells from inside the lung to figure out how they work in people who drink too much alcohol compared to those who do not drink too much alcohol.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Volunteers must be between ages 35-55
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Smokers preferred, but non-smokers will also be enrolled
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No history of alcohol or recreational drug abuse
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No chronic medical conditions
Benefits:
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Thorough pulmonary evaluation (by physical exam, chest x-ray, spirometry, and bronchoscopy)
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Routine lab work & pregnancy test will be performed
Compensation provided
Dr. Ellen Burnham; COMIRB Protocol # 06-1088 (COMIRB approval 6/6/08)
For more information or to volunteer for this study, call: Meredith Mealer, RN at 303-315-2454 or 303-315-1106.