Clinical Research

Study Measuring Peripheral Vision

Principal Investigator:

Individuals 50 - 69 years of age with no history of eye disease or eye injury are invited to participate in a study evaluating a new method of measuring peripheral vision. Testing takes 2 to 3 hours.

Compensation is provided. Please contact Tuyet Dorau at (319) 621-3668 or tuyet-dorau@uiowa.edu for more information.

age group:	50 to 60 years	trial start date:	May 3, 2013
Gender Preference:	none	Trial End Date:	November 3, 2013
Healthy Subject:	Yes
Contact Info:	Call: (319) 621-3668 E-mail: tuyet-dorau@uiowa.edu
Keywords:	Enter keyword ; eye disease

Study for People with Pelvic Pain or Discomfort Associated with Urination

Principal Investigator:

Men and women age 18 and older with pelvic pain or discomfort associated with frequent urination or urgency to urinate, as well as adult men and women with pelvic pain from interstitial cystitis or chronic prostatitis (chronic inflammation around the prostate) are invited to participate in a University of Iowa research study on the conditions.

The study aims to help reveal what causes the conditions with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. However, the study itself does not include treatment.

Both interstitial cystitis and chronic prostatitis can cause pain or discomfort in the pelvis or lower abdomen and the need to urinate more often than normal.

The study involves one visit to UI Hospitals and Clinics. This visit will last three to four hours. The visit includes blood, urine and DNA tests, a physical exam, and, for women, a pelvic exam. Participants also will take a pain test.

Women who are pregnant are not eligible to participate in the study.

The study tests are provided at no cost. Compensation is available. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

For more information, contact Mary Eno, study coordinator, at 866-309-0834 or mary-eno@uiowa.edu.

age group:	18 to 99 years	trial start date:	May 3, 2013
Gender Preference:	none	Trial End Date:	November 3, 2013
Contact Info:	Call: 866-309-0834 E-mail: mary-eno@uiowa.edu.
Keywords:	frequent urination ; pelvic pain

Study for Children With a Stutter

Principal Investigator:

Children who stutter between the ages of 7 and 12 years old are invited to participate in a study evaluating the ability to maintain attention. This study involves a screening visit and a data collection visit, lasting approximately two hours each. Compensation provided. Questions? Contact Fang-Chi Chou at fang-chi-chou@uiowa.edu.

age group:	7 to 12 years	trial start date:	May 3, 2013
Gender Preference:	none	Trial End Date:	November 3, 2013
Contact Info:	E-mail: fang-chi-chou@uiowa.edu
Keywords:	stutter

Personal Perceptions of Risk for Diabetes from Minority Groups

Principal Investigator:

University of Iowa College of Nursing researchers invite men and women from minority groups to participate in a study investigating personal perceptions of risk for diabetes. Volunteers must be 18 to 40 years of age, non-diabetic, and have a parent, sibling, or child with type 2 diabetes. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours and involves an interview and a survey. Compensation is provided. Please contact Lisa Shah for more information by email dmstudy@uiowa.edu or by phone (866)448-4606. Please leave a voicemail if no answer.

age group:	18 to 40 years	trial start date:	May 3, 2013
Gender Preference:	none	Trial End Date:	November 3, 2013
Contact Info:	call: (866)448-4606 e-mail: dmstudy@uiowa.edu
Keywords:	diabetes

Study to Investigate the Acute Effects of High-Fat Meals on Blood Vessel Function

Principal Investigator:

You are invited for a University of Iowa (UI) study of the acute effects of a high-fat meal on blood vessel function.

• Healthy, non-smoking adults age 18-35years
• Sedentary adults age 50-79 years
• Highly physically active adults age 50-79 years

Sedentary adults must be performing less than 2 days of light/moderate physical activity. Highly physically active adults must be performing vigorous aerobic/endurance exercise (running, cycling, etc.) for >= 45 min/day, >= 5 days/week for at least the past 2 years or more. Female participants 50-79 years must be postmenopausal for at least one year. Subjects must be willing to fast for 8 hours prior to each test meal and to complete a treadmill exercise test.

Participants will have a variety of non-invasive vascular measurements and blood samples taken during the study.

Participants will have 5 visits over a 4 to 5 week period.

Participants will be compensated for their time.

Please contact Jordan Witmer at (319) 353-5650 or jordan-witmer@uiowa.edu for more information.

age group:	18 to 80 years	trial start date:	May 3, 2013
Gender Preference:	none	Trial End Date:	November 3, 2013
Contact Info:	call: (319) 353-5650 E-mail: jordan-witmer@uiowa.edu
Keywords:	blood vessel function