Volume 2, Issue 6 | March 16, 2022

Using Oscillometry in Toddler Aerodigestive Patients to Monitor Lung Function Response to Treatment

We are seeking healthy controls between the ages of 18 months-6 years to participate in our study. Volunteers will perform a breathing test called oscillometry using three unique mouthpieces.

MIXED - Cardiovascular Mechanisms of Exercise Intolerance in Diabetes and the Role of Sex

• Men and women performing less than 1 hour of exercise per week between the ages of 30-55.
• Men and women with and without type 2 diabetes.

Inhaled Cannabis, Oxidative Stress and the Pulmonary Innate Immune Response

We are studying what chronic marijuana smoking does to lung health, comparing those who use marijuana to those who do not. Participation involves a thorough pulmonary evaluation by a lung physician by physical exam, chest x-ray, spirometry and bronchoscopy. Volunteers should be between ages 27-55, have no history of heavy alcohol or other recreational drug abuse and no chronic medical conditions.

Colorado Alcohol Research Consortium

We are examining the effects of heavy alcohol and tobacco use on the development of pneumonia and serious pulmonary disease. Participation involves a thorough pulmonary evaluation by a lung physician by physical exam, chest x-ray, spirometry and bronchoscopy. We are looking for control participants: volunteers should be between ages 30-55, have no history of heavy alcohol or recreational drug abuse and no chronic medical conditions.

VR Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Promote Wellbeing

The National Mental Health Innovation Center is recruiting up to 75 students, residents, fellows at CU Anschutz to participate in the study. Participants will be provided with Oculus Quest or Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets for the duration of the evaluation period (8-weeks). They will be asked to complete at least one 8-10 minute TRIPP VR mindfulness session 3-5 days per week via the VR headset or their mobile phone.

Male Contraceptive Gel

Are you interested in a new male birth control? We are seeking couples for a male birth control gel study.

Birth Control Hormonal Pill Study

This study is studying the effects of the birth control pills with similar hormones already available by prescription.

"SPOTLIGHT": Skeletal Response to Simulated Night Shift

• Healthy man or woman (not pregnant) aged 20-40 years old
• Premenopausal women must be on continuous oral contraception pills
• Habitually sleep 7-9 hours/night
• No night shift work in the past year
• A non-smoker

Feasibility of VR Programs for Anxiety Related Disorders in an Outpatient Care Setting

We are recruiting up to 20 adolescents, 14-18 years old, who experience anxiety in social situations and 10 providers who treat adolescents who experience anxiety in social situations to participate in a research study.