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Children needed for paid study about hearing in noisy environments

We are recruiting children for a paid research study focused on how to improve children’s speech understanding in noisy environments. We’re looking for children 5-17 years old who speak English as their first language. The study lasts approximately one hour. Children are paid $15 per hour. Parking is free. Daytime, evenings and weekends are available. Email child-SRL@illinois.edu for info!

Can you help us learn how nutrition supports school performance?

Your child (8-10 years old) will participate in seven 2.5-hour visits and take a daily gummy over nine months. Activities include height, weight and eye health measurements, reading and math related questions, computer tasks and parent questionnaires. Families will receive up to $300, plus $10 per visit for travel costs. Parking provided. To learn more, email iCONStudy@illinois.edu or 217-300-1667.

Maternal Mindfulness to Prevent Depression and Reduce Postpartum Pain

Are you a Latina woman who had a planned cesarean delivery in the past 12 months? We are looking for women (aged 18-45) to help us develop a mindfulness intervention for Latina women who plan to deliver by cesarean. Eligible participants will complete a brief online survey and receive a $10 electronic gift card. Contact us today at 217-244-9363 or mamidappstudy@illinois.edu

Stress, Emotions, and Pain in the Postpartum Period Interview (SEPPPI)

Did you give birth in the past 12 months? Have you currently or previously experienced stress, sadness, low mood, other sad emotions, and pain since childbirth? We are conducting individual phone interviews for women (aged 18-45) to learn how emotions and pain are experienced by women postpartum. Contact us today at 217-244-9363 or sepppi-study@illinois.edu. Participants will be paid.

Seeking pregnant women for fetal hearing study

Seeking female participants between 20 and 32 weeks pregnant for research to better understand what fetuses hear on a daily basis. Participants will wear a small audio device that measures sound exposure for their baby. Participants will be paid for each measurement session they complete. Call 217-300-6212 or email anex-lab@illinois.edu or monson@illinois.edu.

Want to participate in a research study?

We are conducting a research study to understand the perceptions and factors that influence resistance training across the lifespan among Latina women. You must be 18 or older to participate. Individuals will engage in a one-time interview on Zoom where you will answer questions related to your perceptions of resistance training. If you’re interested in learning more or participating, please fill out the link above or contact: aguinagalab@gmail.com 

Seeking adults for hearing study

We are inviting adults (18 years or older) to participate in a study about how we understand speech when it is degraded, such as at a noisy restaurant. Participants must be native speakers of American English. Compensation is $15 per hour. Contact the lab to indicate your interest (speechperceptionlab@illinois.edu).

Turn Over a New Leaf for Your Health with HEATWAVES

Fall into Healthy Habits! Adults 35–64 are invited to join the HEATWAVES study, a 10-week research project focused on simple at-home routines like walking or relaxing in a warm bath. Participation is easy, includes a free Fitbit ($100 value) and helps advance science on everyday health routines. Just two short lab visits and brief surveys. Tip: Don’t try to guess eligibility. Just answer honestly — every response helps us see if the study is right for you. Trust the process; you might be a great fit in ways you don’t expect. Click here or email us to learn more.

Seeking Participants for a Qualitative Study

Are you a health care professional? Do you work with African American women with gestational diabetes and depressive symptoms? If so, participate in our study to help researchers identify recommendations on components needed in a mindful eating intervention to improve diabetes self-care behaviors, adherence to gestational diabetes management and improvement of depressive symptoms among pregnant African American women. Eligible participants will receive a $25 electronic gift card after the interview. Please click the link to complete the eligibility screener https://redcap.link/88pd976t. 

Non-recreationally active participants (19-59 y/o) for nutrition research

The Nutrition and Exercise Performance Research Group is looking for participants to partake in a 2-day study to establish the utility of the indicator amino acid oxidation method in adults. Participation in this study involves 2-day habituation lead in with all meals provided, muscle biopsies and blood, breath and urine sampling during two all-day trials. Upon completion, you will receive $150 and information about your body composition and caloric needs. Contact our lab (NEPRESEARCH@illinois.edu) for more information! Male participants are strongly encouraged!

Study on nutrition training for parents/caregivers of young children

This study seeks to gather input on components of a nutrition training program from parents and family caregivers of children ages six months to 14 years. Participation involves a virtual interview and online survey (30 minutes). Eligible parents/caregivers will receive up to $25 upon completing the session. Contact Mina Raj for more information.

Study on movement and brain health!

The PLAY Lab is looking for participants 30 and above to participate in our study. Participation involves attending two 2-hour laboratory sessions, spread across a minimum of seven days and completing some motor tasks and cognitive tasks some while various brain responses are recorded. Up to $50 in compensation. PLAY LAB – Department of Kinesiology and Health, Freer Hall. INTEREST FORM

Seeking Adults With No Known Hearing Loss

We are looking for individuals with no known hearing loss to participate in research exploring how information received by the left and right ear is combined by the brain. Compensation of $15 an hour for an estimated 2-3 hours of participation. Email binauralhearinglab@gmail.com or call 217-244-2154.

Seeking adults with significant difficulty hearing in noise

Healthy adults ages 18-40 with no hearing loss but significant difficulty hearing in noise are invited for a study on listening in noise. There is an online survey to determine eligibility, followed by lab visits for those who qualify. Lab visits include hearing screening, listening to sounds, and measuring ear and brain activity. There is a maximum of three lab visits, each lasting 2-3 hours. Compensation for lab visits is paid in cash ($15/hour). Parking is covered, and mileage is reimbursed ($0.655/mile, up to a maximum of 37.5 miles/visit). To participate, complete our survey.

Seeking Adults for Hearing Experiment

Looking for adults (ages 25-40) who are native speakers of American English and have normal hearing. Participants will listen and respond to speech samples and receive a hearing test during a single 60- to 90-minute visit. Compensation of $15 per hour will be provided at completion. To learn more, fill out our screener survey or email anex-lab@illinois.edu.

Innovative Showerhead Design for Older Adults with Mobility Impairment

Researchers are conducting a two-hour online interview study via Zoom to better understand showering needs of older adults aging with long-term mobility impairment and seeking feedback on an innovative showerhead design. We are recruiting older adult wheelchair users (ages 60 or above) with lower body mobility impairment for at least 10 years or caregivers (professional/family). Compensation: $30 gift card. Showerhead Study Research Team

Particiants needed for a Medicare study

Participants needed for a study to understand how people navigate Medicare. To be eligible, must be ages 65 and older and be able to meet in person for an interview. Participants will be compensated for their time with an Amazon e-code. If interested, please contact CREATE-P3@illinois.edu or call 217-244-3688.

Virtual Reality to Support Engagement Opportunities – Usability Study

Researchers from the Human Factors and Aging Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are recruiting older adults (65 years or older) to examine usability and acceptance of virtual reality applications and their efficacy with older adults. Participant should be able to drive to campus (we provide easy parking). Duration: Three hours. Compensation: $60. Email: CREATE-VR@illinois.edu. 

Adults with Hearing Loss Needed for Paid Hearing Study

The ACN Lab is looking for adults ages 40–70 with mild to moderate hearing loss to participate in a research study. If you’re unsure whether you have hearing loss, you can still join — we will do the testing for you. The study involves a two-hour behavioral session and a four-hour brain wave recording. Participants will receive up to $80 in cash, and free parking is provided. If interested, take survey here or email tinnitus@illinois.edu.

bpMedManage Study – Using Smartphone to Support Medication Taking

Adults ages 60 and over who take medication(s) for high blood pressure and have mild memory problems are invited to participate in a study using smartphones to support medication taking. Participation includes 4 in-person visits across four months at a location of convenience. Compensation and blood pressure provided for participation. Contact us at 217-244-7383 or medmanage@illinois.edu.