Research volunteers are needed for a study investigating the effects of low-dose aspirin on the control of skin blood flow in humans. Volunteer subjects will receive blood work (including cholesterol data), a physical screening including a resting EKG and a graded exercise test, and monetary compensation for the experiments. Five visits to Noll Lab on Penn State's University Park campus are required. To be eligible, participants must be between the ages of 50 and 65 years. They must be nonsmokers, must not be on heart or blood pressure medications, must not be taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, and must not pregnant. For information, visit http://www.noll.psu.edu/go/thermo and choose "Lodose," or contact Sue Slimak at sks31@psu.edu or 814-863-8556. The principal investigator is Lacy Holowatz. (more)
Participants are being sought for a diet study examining the effects of dietary oils on the lipid levels in the blood, on vascular health and on other markers of cardiac health. Penn State researchers are looking for healthy, nonsmoking adults between the ages of 20 and 65 years who are not taking cholesterol-lowering medication. Participants must have an increased waist circumference (male, greater than 40 inches, female, greater than 34inches). Subjects will be provided with all food and drinks for a total of 20 weeks with several compliance breaks in between. At the completion of the study participants will receive free lab results and compensation of $550. Those interested in learning more about the study should call toll-free 866-PSU-DIET (866-778-3438) or send an email to psudiet@gmail.com, mention the Canola heart Study and leave a name and a contact number. (more)
Penn State researchers are looking for volunteers with type 2 diabetes to participate in a nutritional research study examining the benefits of different diets, including a diet with pistachios. Food is provided for 10 weeks (includes snacks and drinks) and participants must complete 10 clinic visits to Penn State's University Park campus. Candidates may qualify if they have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, are not taking insulin (Metformin is allowed), and are between the ages of 30 and 75 (women must be post-menopausal). Compensation for study completion is $500. For more details contact Kate Sauder at 814-863-0926 or pistachio@psu.edu. (more)
Researchers seek parent/teenager pairs to participate in a research project about protecting teens' online safety. Parents who have a child between the age of 13 and 17 are eligible. As research volunteers, parents and children will be asked to participate in an interview about concerns associated with protecting the online safety of teenagers, and the use of tools for parental control. It should take about 1 hour to participate in this interview. Participants will receive a total of $50 instant cash payments after the interviews -- parents and children will be interviewed separately. To sign up, visit http://pal.ist.psu.edu/kid/ online. Principal investigator Heng Xu, of the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State, can be reached at hxx4@psu.edu. (more)
Penny Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition, and her research team are conducting a study that examines the inflammatory response to a nonliving bacterial agent. The researchers are looking for healthy, nonsmoking, normal-weight males between the ages of 20 and 35 years with no history of diabetes, heart disease or vasovagal reactions (unprovoked fainting). Participants will be required to spend 12 hours at the CRC on two separate occasions, where all meals will be provided. Those who fit these criteria and would like to participate in this study should call 866-PSU-DIET (866-778-3438) or send an email to psudiet@gmail.com. Mention the Inflammatory Study and leave your name and a contact number. Subjects will receive lab results and compensation of $200. (more)
Research volunteers are needed for a study investigating age-related reductions in skin blood flow. Volunteer subjects will receive blood pressure screenings, blood work (including cholesterol data), physical screening, graded exercise test screening and monetary compensation for the experiments. Three visits to the Noll Laboratory on Penn State's University Park campus are required. Participants must be men between the ages of 65 and 85 and must be in good general health. Participants must be nonsmokers, and must not have, or be on medicine for, heart or blood pressure complications. For information, visit http://www.noll.psu.edu/go/thermo and choose "NOVA," or contact Sue Slimak at sks31@psu.edu or 814-863-8556. The principal investigator is Lacy A. Holowatz. (more)
Researchers seek women between the ages of 18 and 39 years who are planning their first pregnancy and their male partners to participate in a lifestyle and fertility study. Eligible couples with no known history of infertility will be asked to provide a urine and blood sample and fill out questionnaires. Participation involves one initial visit and follow-up until couple is pregnant or six months have passed. Compensation up to $300, free pregnancy tests, diet assessment and cholesterol reading will be provided at no cost to participants. For more information, call 814-865-6325. This research is under the direction of Terry Hartman of the Nutritional Sciences Department at Penn State. (more)
Penn State researchers are seeking participants in a study that examines the effects of almonds on the levels of fat in the blood. Participants should be healthy, non-smoking adults aged 30-65 who have slightly elevated cholesterol levels, are not taking cholesterol lowering medication and are not allergic to any nuts. Subjects will be provided with all food and drinks for 12 weeks and at the completion of the study will receive lab results and compensation of $200. Those who are interested in learning more about the study should call 866-PSU-DIET (866-778-3438) or email Claire Berryman at psudiet@gmail.com, mention the Almond Study and leave your name and a contact number. Penny Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition, and her research team are conducting this study. (more)
Infants who weigh between 17 and 22 pounds, or soon will, are needed for a child growth study. The purpose of the research is to test new equipment for measuring body fatness in children. The study involves up to two visits to the Human Body Composition Lab in Noll Laboratory on the University Park campus. Compensation is provided for participation. For additional information or to enroll in this study, contact Ryan Rosendale at rpr135@psu.edu or call 867-0776. (more)
Children aged 6 months to 3 years old are needed for a child growth study. The purpose of the research is to test new equipment for measuring body fatness in children. The study involves one visit to the Human Body Composition Lab in Noll Laboratory, University Park. Compensation is provided for participation. For additional information or to enroll in this study, contact Ryan Rosendale at rpr135@psu.edu or call 814-867-0776. (more)
