Volume 3, Issue 16 | September 6, 2023

BURST2D Study: Breaking up Sedentary Time to Improve Glucose Control in a Population at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of the study is to compare two different physical activity interventions (BREAK or ONE) to learn about their effects on blood sugar and metabolism. Participants will be randomized to one of two interventions: ONE (45-minutes of brisk walking at least 5 days per week) and BREAK (5-minute bouts of walking 9 times a day on at least 5 days per week).

MitoQ Supplementation for Restoring Aerobic Exercise Training Effects on Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women

You may be eligible if you are: 
1)    Postmenopausal
2)    Woman ages 50 years or older
3)    No uncontrolled high blood pressure
4)    Non-smoking
5)    No history of cancer, diabetes, or cardiovascular/heart disease
6)    No use of hormone therapy currently or in the last 6 months

Low Energy Availability and Pituitary Function (LEAP) Study

Are you interested in a research study on women's reproductive hormones? 

We are conducting a study among women aged 18-30 who have regular menstrual cycles, are not using hormonal birth control, and have a body mass index between 18. 5-24.9 or 30-45 kg/m2.

IMPAACT 2021 RSV Vaccine Study

We are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study to receive a vaccine or placebo to help researchers learn more about how to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) illness in infants and children. Your child can participate if they have a healthy immune system and have never had an illness caused by RSV.

Timing Intervention of Morning vs. Evening EXercise (The TIMEX Study)

Research study participants will be randomized to exercise either in the morning or in the evening. Volunteers will receive a free 13-month exercise program and access to the Anschutz Health and Wellness Fitness Center.  

You may qualify for this research study if you meet the following criteria:
•    Adult between 18 and 55 years old 
•    Generally healthy without diabetes or heart disease
•    Non-smoker
•    Not currently exercising more than 150 minutes per week
•    Overweight or Obese (BMI between 25.0 and 40.0 kg/m2)
•    Do not regularly work overnight shifts

Compensation Provided.

The criteria listed above is only a partial list of all the requirements to participate in this research study. Only a clinical research staff member can determine eligibility.

Birth Control Hormonal Injection

This study is studying levonorgestrel butanoate (LB) as a possible long-acting and reversible injectable formulation for female contraception.

MoTrPAC Study

MoTrPAC is a nationwide research study aimed at understanding how the body changes with physical activity. Researchers hope to learn which exercise is best for each person's unique body type.

SANDIA

The University of Colorado Asthma Research Team is currently recruiting both controls and asthmatic participants for a study evaluating the impact a new treatment has on patients with excess weight.

Equol (Soy-based Dietary Supplement) for Improving Blood Vessel Function in Postmenopausal Women

Postmenopausal women are needed for a research study testing the effect of a single-dose equol supplementation on blood vessel function.

Participation will include 3 or 4 in-person visits lasting between 2 to 6 hours each.

The Mini MED Study: Foods from the Mediterranean Diet and Health

- Monthly visits to the University of Colorado CTRC over a period of 16 weeks 
- Blood, urine & stool sample collections 
- Four, 4-week periods with daily consumption of various study foods such as salmon, beef, oatmeal, cheesecake, walnuts, red peppers, avocado & chickpeas

Inhaled Cannabis, Oxidative Stress and the Pulmonary Innate Immune Response

This study evaluates the effect of long term cannabis/marijuana smoking on lung health.
- Volunteers should be between ages 21-55
- No history of alcohol abuse, tobacco, or other recreational drug abuse
- No chronic medical conditions

Healthy Cannabis users between ages 21 and 55 years:
1) Daily or near daily cannabis use
2) Never or limited smoking or use of inhaled tobacco products
3) No history of chronic respiratory, cardiac, liver or renal disease

Healthy Control subjects between ages 21 and 55 years:
1) No cannabis use ever
2) Never used tobacco products
3) No history of chronic respiratory, cardiac, liver or renal disease

Cannabinoids and Traumatic Brain Injuries (LUNA) Study

The LUNA Study is recruiting participants who are interested in using Cannabidiol (CBD) to reduce symptoms of their concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). To qualify for this study you must be interested in reducing your TBI and concussion symptoms (sleep disturbance, pain, anxiety) with CBD.

NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults (Pregnancy Arm)

If you were pregnant in the last three years and have NEVER had COVID, you may be eligible to join the RECOVER study.

Time2Eat Weight Loss Study

YOU WILL RECEIVE:
1.    Free weight loss program led by a registered dietician
2.    A weight loss diet plan based on either daily calorie restriction or time restricted eating (limiting eating to an 8 hour window each day)
3.    Assessment of body composition and lab values

Study participation lasts approximately 1 year.