Clinical Research

Neurological Study Investigating Emotional Processing and Human Behavior

African-Americans between the ages of 18 and 30 without neurological or psychiatric diseases are invited to participate in a study investigating how emotion processing translates to human behavior. The study will take place in the Department of Neurology at the University of Iowa. This study takes up to 3 hours. Compensation is provided. Parking compensation is also provided.

Precise Correspondence of 3D Pathology With Radiological Features in Lung Nodules

Principal Investigator:Joel Kline, MD

Participants in this study have a suspicious lung nodule in the lungs, requiring further investigation. The purpose of this research study is to investigate and develop computed tomography (CT) imaging protocols and to improve the understanding of CT diagnostic ability in lung nodules. Approximately 150 people will take part in this study at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Study involvement will last for approximately 3 hours.

Octopus 600 Normative Values Study

Principal Investigator: Chris Johnson

Individuals 20 - 70 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 - 3 hours. Compensation is provided.

Please contact Tana Wagschal at 467-4540 or tana-wagschal@uiowa.edu for more information.

Leishmania Vaccine Study

Principal Investigator:Patricia Winokur

Adults age 18 to 49 who are in overall good health are invited to participate in a study on the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of a leishmaniasis vaccine.  There are 18 study visits (17 clinic visits and 1 phone call) required over a period of 18 months.  Compensation is provided.

To learn more, call 319-356-4848 or e-mail recruit-vaccine-research@uiowa.edu.

A Long-Term Prospective Observational Safety Study of the Incidence of and Risk Factors for Fibrosing Colonopathy in US Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Treated with Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy: A Harmonized Protocol Across Sponsors

Principal Investigator: Richard Ahrens, MD

The purpose of this research study is to determine the number of patients affected by Fibrosing Colonapathy in people with cystic fibrosis and to learn more about what might cause it, including use of pancreatic enzyme supplements.