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Researchers in Galveston studying physical function, strength, and recovery from illness are recruiting adult subjects for their studies.

Study volunteers can learn more about their own health by participating in clinical trials. Join our mailing list to receive a quarterly newsletter with information about clinical trials, community events, volunteer opportunities, and research on aging news from UTMB.

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Current Studies

Clinical Trials

  • BRASS (Bed Rest in Accelerated Sarcopenia study)

    photo of older people couple, The BRASS (Bed Rest in Accelerated Sarcopenia) Study

    We are recruiting people aged 60-85 with Type 2 Diabetes, not taking insulin. You will be compensated. Interested? Contact Paula Skinkis at (409) 772-1907 or pskinkis@utmb.edu. Download flyer: https://utmb.us/8mh. 

      Learn more about the BRASS Study

  • CHALLENGE (The UTMB Health Challenge Study)

    photo of hands holding a cell phone, The CHALLENGE Study

    UTMB Health Challenge Study - You may be eligible if you have a smartphone and are a woman aged 65 – 85, interested in how technology may increase physical activity, and are able to read and understand English. Interested? Contact: Lakesha Golliday at (409) 266-9630 or lagollid@utmb.edu. Download flyer: https://utmb.us/52v.

      Learn more about the CHALLENGE Study

  • GRIPS (Geriatric Recovery Using Inpatient and Post-hospitalization Supplementation)

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    The Sealy Center on Aging is seeking volunteers ages 65 and older who are currently hospitalized for a study on in-hospital and post-hospitalization nutritional supplementation. For further information please contact Shawn Goodlett at (409) 266-7590 or  smgoodle@utmb.edu. Download flyer https://utmb.us/8qw. 

      Learn more about the GRIPS study

  • MoTrPAC (Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium) HIGHLY ACTIVE

    photo of bicycles racing, MoTrPAC (Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium) Active Volunteers

    We are working to determine how physical exercise benefits you on a personalized, molecular level. We’re looking for men and women 18 years of age and older who have been cycling or weightlifting regularly for a minimum of one year. For further information please contact Toni Hernandez at (409) 266-9666 or tohernan@utmb.edu. Download Flyer: https://utmb.us/8dr. 

      Learn more about the MoTrPAC Study

  • MoTrPAC (Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium) SEDENTARY

    photo of diverse group of people, MoTrPAC (Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium) Sedentary Volunteers

    Are you currently physically active? If not, do you want to be? We’re looking for men and women who are 18 years of age and older who do not exercise regularly to participate in our MoTrPAC research study. For further information please contact Toni Hernandez at (409) 266-9666 or tohernan@utmb.edu. Download Flyer https://utmb.us/8dq. 

      Learn more about the MoTrPAC Study

  • Muscle Disuse Study (Knee Brace)

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    Seeking volunteers aged 50–65 to help us examine the changes in the structure and function of skeletal muscle during a brief period of disuse and rehabilitation. Contact Liza Durgens, MSN, APRN, FNP-C,  lidurgen@utmb.edu or 409-747-6820 or Sean Kilroe, PhD, at spkilroe@utmb.edu or 832-413-2352. Download flyer: https://utmb.us/8jq.

      Learn more about the Muscle Disuse Study

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Study

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    Postmenopausal Female Volunteers Needed for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Study. Help us better understand barriers to the management of PCOS and the metabolic risks of PCOS across the lifespan. Interested? Contact Lexy Mclain at (817) 338-2375 or akmclain@utmb.edu. Download flyer:  https://utmb.us/8rp. 

      Learn more about the PCOS Study

  • Vascular Mechanobiology (Blood Draw) Study

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    Volunteer for Research: Vascular mechanobiology (blood draw) study. Help us better understand how platelets in our blood work and develop better treatments for blood clots leading to stroke and heart attack. Interested? Contact Souvik Paul at sopaul@utmb.edu, 409-772-9753, or 409-772-9754. Download flyer: https://utmb.us/8h5.

      Learn more about the Blood Draw Study

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