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.
Challenges associated with vision loss
Lead Researcher: Steven Silverstein
You will be asked to complete 3 surveys online that will take about a total of 25-30
minutes to complete. The surveys will ask questions about how you have adjusted to
your vision loss, as well as the effects of vision loss on your mood, anxiety, and
quality of life.
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Chronic Pain Study
Lead Researcher: Paul Geha
This study will use subjective rating methods, computer-based games, and brain imaging
to study the characteristics of chronic pain and brain processes that cause them.
By so doing we hope to obtain new information and understanding of chronic pain across
multiple conditions.
Eligibility: Ages 18-65; in generally stable health; diagnosed with a pain condition:
Chronic back pain (CBP), Osteoarthritis of the knee (OAk), Temporomandibular joint
disorder(TMJ), Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or Pelvic Pain (PP).
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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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Ethnic Differences in Iron Absorption (FeGenes)
Lead Researcher: Eva Pressman
Iron is a very important nutrient in our diet. Many individuals do not have enough
iron and can develop anemia, while other individuals are at an increased risk of accumulating
excess iron in their bodies.
This study aims to: (1) investigate population differences in iron absorption between
East Asian and Northern European adults, (2) assess hormonal and biochemical determinants
of iron absorption between East Asian and Northern European adults, and (3) investigate
genetic contributions to iron absorption, iron status and iron regulatory hormones
between East Asian and Northern European adults.
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy adults of Northern European or East Asian ancestry //
Aged 18 - 50 years old // Non-smoking // Not pregnant or lactating // Not a current
blood donor
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Improving Well-Being for Older Adult Family Dementia Caregivers
Lead Researcher: Kathi Heffner
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of the Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction (MBSR) program and the Living Well (LW) for Dementia Caregivers program,
compared to any usual care, to see if the programs might be associated with better
immune function, physical and emotional health, and well-being.
This study is looking for individuals age 55 and up who are caring for someone (such
as a spouse, parent, close friend) who has dementia. Participation includes attending
a weekly small group meeting at Lifespan over eight weeks for one of two study programs
(determined randomly). Both programs address ways of improving physical and emotional
well-being in the context of dementia caregiving.
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