WEB study is a longitudinal study that will examine changes that may occur in the brain following obesity treatment. We are currently recruiting: 1. MALES who are eligible to participate in the behavioral weight loss intervention (BMI greater than 30, determined by phone screen) 2. MALES planning to...
We aim to understand hearing problems that are not detected in standard clinical practice. The purpose is to identify early signs of noise exposure damage which are not currently identified on a standard hearing test. This involves studying groups of normal hearing people who do, and...
The purpose of this study is to understand why people have different susceptibility to infection, how the immune system fights infections, and differences between individual’s immune systems. We’re looking for people who have been diagnosed with tuberculosis or another Mycobacterium. Study procedures involve a blood draw and...
Our team is the NeuDLL (Neurodevelopmental Disorders Language & Learning) Lab in the UW Speech & Hearing Department. We are seeking families to participate in research related to spoken language in children with and without developmental disorders. Our current study focuses on how children learn words...
We are interested in evaluating the effectiveness of a telephone-based wellness program that has been adapted specifically for adults (ages 45-64) who are aging with a physical disability. Participation in this study will last one year. Each participant will be asked to complete a survey...
The overall goal of the study is to help find out if genetic make-up affects how the body stores Vitamin K when Vitamin K intake from the diet changes. In Phase I of the study, we will test for certain markers in your DNA through a...
This clinical trial is an experimental research study using a potential new form of birth control for men who want to avoid a pregnancy with their sexual partner. The study product is a combination hormone gel containing Nestorone and Testosterone for men to apply on their...
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The overall goal of this project is to study the inflammatory response of lung and blood cells to infection with Burkholderia pseudomallei. As a part of our study, we ask eligible individuals to undergo a blood draw and a bronchoscopy (a procedure to obtain cells from the...
Chronic pain is a common and costly condition affecting millions of Americans. Different types of treatment such as mindfulness meditation, cognitive therapy, and activation skills have been used to treat chronic pain in the general population with success, but little is known as to how...
