Healthy Volunteer Studies
If you would like to participate in health research as the healthy volunteer, below is a list of studies accepting healthy volunteers.
Aging and Information Processing
Lead Researcher: Robert Chapman
The purpose of our study is to better understand functional differences in brain activity
between healthy aging and neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's Disease.
To do this, our lab uses a noninvasive and inexpensive technique to collect brain
measurements called electroencephalogram (EEG). By recording EEG while participants
do certain memory and other cognitive tests, we can link specific brain signals by
brain location and time to cognitive activities (such as trying to memorize a stimulus).
We collect the EEG, as well as traditional pen-and-paper cognitive test results, from
participants every year. Using these brain measurements, we aim to discover differences
between the healthy aging brain and brains struck by age-related cognitive disorders.
Combining different brain measures together may help us develop better tests for these
disorders.
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BEGIN - A Breastfeeding Study
Lead Researcher: Bridget Young
This study will enroll 120 breastfeeding mothers into a study that lasts between 1-4
months postpartum. Mothers will collect a small breast milk sample very single day
and store it in their freezer for researchers. They will also collect samples from
their infant including urine and stool from the diaper. All sample collections are
done in the home.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Studies
Lead Researcher: Ann Falsey
URMC is studying several variations of a COVID-19 vaccine. Compensation: $500-$900.
Participation Requirements: Age 18+; Have not been infected with COVID-19. To volunteer,
take our survey to find out if you qualify: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=XHH9MC8RMK
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Development of Personal Choice in Adolescents
Lead Researcher: Loisa Bennetto
In this online study, a parent and their adolescent will independently complete brief
surveys. The adolescent will complete their survey first, and it may take up to 15
minutes. Afterwards, the parent will complete their survey, which may take up to 20
minutes. We hope this research will lead to expanding resources that support autonomy
and independence as adolescents transition into adulthood.
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Hearing Study: Sensitivity to Features of Speech Sounds
Lead Researcher: Laurel Carney
The purpose of this study is to better understand the sensitivity of listeners to
the fast changes in frequency or amplitude of sounds that occur in speech. The investigators
are studying ways to manipulate these aspects of sounds in an effort to make speech
sounds more clear. We are recruiting listeners with either normal hearing or hearing
loss. All listeners will have their hearing tested at the beginning of the study.
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Nicotine Vapor Sensory Study
Lead Researcher: Deborah Ossip
This study aims to develop reliable and valid measures of sensory experiences that
are unique to e-cigarette use. In particular, we are interested in the experience
commonly described as a "throat hit," which is a function of the type/concentration
of nicotine and the carrier liquid. Participants will vape e-liquids we provide and
answer questionnaires - all over Zoom. To be included in this study, participants
must meet the following criteria: 1) Age 21-55; 2) Current daily vapers of products
containing nicotine; 3) Not using other tobacco products; 4) No taste or smell deficits
including from allergies (specifically active, untreated, seasonal allergies that
would interfere with smell or taste procedures); 5) Access to video-conference or
telephone
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Roc Romantic Relationships Study
Lead Researcher: Bonnie Le
The study will look at how different types of communication and emotional expressions
impact relationships dynamics in a four-part study including 1) an online starter
survey, 2) an in-lab social interaction held on-campus at the University of Rochester,
3) a two-week daily experience survey, and 4) a follow-up survey three months later.
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Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity among Latinos
Lead Researcher: Francisco Cartujano
All participants will receive a 12-week text messaging intervention, a Fitbit device
to monitor their levels of physical activity, and will be offered nicotine replacement
therapy at no cost. Participants will be asked to complete a baseline survey and a
follow-up survey 3 months after enrollment. Eligible individuals self-identify as
Hispanic or Latino, are at least 21 years old, and smoke at least 3 days per week.
An active cellphone with unlimited text messaging capability is required to participate.
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Text Messaging Program to Support Latino Young Adults in Quitting Vaping
Lead Researcher: Francisco Cartujano
All participants will receive a 12-week text messaging intervention. Participants
will be asked to complete a baseline survey and a follow-up survey 3 months after
enrollment. Eligible individuals self-identify as Latino, are 18-25 years old, and
currently use electronic cigarettes. An active cellphone with unlimited text messaging
capability is required to participate.
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Wisdom Tooth Study
Lead Researcher: Hans Malmstrom
If you take part in the research, you will be asked to complete several questionnaires,
to take a pain medication that's provided, and you will be asked to wear an activity
monitor for 72 hours. It will take about 15 minutes during your surgery visit and
post-operative visit to complete questionnaires. During the post-operative period
you will receive electronic messages (via text or email) in the morning and evening.
The messages will ask you to complete an eDiary on your smartphone to record pain
levels, which will take about 2-3 minutes for each entry. Participants must be age
18+, have at least one wisdom tooth impacted in the lower jaw, and be in generally
good health and able to take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and
hydrocodone.
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