AHS Study Participation
The College of Applied Health Sciences is home to vast and varied research agendas in the areas of public health, injury prevention, tourism, marketing, management, healthy lifestyles, speech and hearing science and more. If you want to take part in any of our studies, please check our current listings below (as of Jan. 13)
STUDY PARTICIPATION
CHILDREN
Plant-Based Research Study for Kids
We are looking for kids ages 8-11 to participate in a research study about the effects of plant-based foods on metabolic health, cognition and body composition. Participation includes eating plant-based snacks daily and six visits to our lab over three months. All snacks are provided by research staff and compensation is $500. Email PODS-study@illinois.edu or schedule a screening call today!
WOMEN
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.
ADULTS
Monika Stodolska at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Delphine Labbe at the University of Illinois at Chicago are conducting a research study entitled “Everybody Moves! Supporting access to Leisure-Time Physical Activity for Individuals with Disability from Racial and Ethnic Minority Backgrounds.” Participation includes one 60-minute in-person or Zoom interview, which will be audio recorded. Participants will be compensated $30 for their time via electronic cash or via check.
If you are interested, this study might be a good fit for you if:
- You are at least 18 years old
- Identify as Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic with a mobility limitation
- Live within or near Illinois
If you are interested please contact: everybodymoves@uic.edu
Seeking young adults for hearing experiment
Looking for adults (ages 18-25) 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 one- to 1.5-hour visit. Compensation of $15 per hour will be provided at completion. To learn more, fill out our screener or email anex-lab@illinois.edu.
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 and cognitive tasks while brain responses are recorded. Up to $50 in compensation. PLAY LAB – Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, Freer Hall, 217-300-1977. Find our Interest Form here!
Seeking Volunteers for a study on Tinnitus
This study aims to develop and validate new methods to diagnose tinnitus (“ringing in the ears”). Adults without tinnitus, ages 35 to 70, are sought for a two-hour behavioral study and three-hour brain wave recording. Free parking and compensation are provided. If interested, take survey here or email tinnitus@illinois.edu.
Misophonia Study
A research study is seeking participants with misophonia who live within 150 miles of Champaign-Urbana to participate in a cross-national study of misophonia. For more information about the study, please visit our website. If you are interested in participating, please click the link to complete our initial screening survey. Our participants will receive monetary compensation for their time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to misophonia@illinois.edu.
OLDER ADULTS
Recruiting adults ages 45-64 years for the NURISH study
The NURISH Study investigates how a healthy diet supports brain and heart health. Participation involves four lab visits (Freer Hall, Urbana) to measure memory and thinking abilities. During the study, you will receive free healthy meals for 3–4 months and $200 upon completion. Contact us at NURISHtrial@gmail.com or schedule a screening call here: Screening Form.
bpMedManage Study – Using Smartphone to Support Medication Taking
Do you have occasional slips in memory? If you or anyone you know is 60+ years old, takes prescribed medication for high blood pressure, has mild problems with memory and uses smartphones, then you are eligible for this study that supports medication taking using smartphones. Compensation provided for participation. For more information, please contact us at 217-244-7383 or medmanage@illinois.edu.
Technology to Support Cognitive and Social Aspects of Everyday Life
We are developing a technology to support cognitive and social aspects of everyday life for older adults (60+). If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty with thinking, memory or concentration, we would like to gather your ideas and opinions about this technology in a small group discussion. Participants will be compensated. Contact: HFA-SPARC@illinois.edu or 217-300-5445.
Do You Use Virtual Reality? Share Your Experience with Us!
We are seeking participants ages 50+ for a two-hour study ($35 compensation) to explore how people learn to use virtual reality and their training support preferences. Participants should have prior hands-on VR experience, be fluent in English and be willing to visit the U. of I. campus. For more info, please contact us at vrsupport@illinois.eduor 217-300-5445, or click here to sign up!
Get Involved in Paid Research into Sitting and Brain Health
Looking for adults aged 60-75 to participate in a study into prolonged sitting and how adults think. The study’s aim is to test the feasibility of interrupting sitting with short bouts of high-intensity exercise in older adults and to measure brain and cognitive functions before and after sitting. Compensation for participation is $280. If you are interested, please click here.
Study with older adults who are NOT on Medicare
We are seeking older adults to participate in an in-person research interview about Medicare. Participants must be 62 or older and not be enrolled in Medicare. Participants will receive $50 through an Amazon e-code for completing the study. For more information, please contact kch-hfa-createp3@illinois.edu or call 217-244-3688.
Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
We are exploring challenges encountered in daily activities for older adults (60+) with a history of a stroke. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty with thinking, memory or concentration, we would like to learn from your experiences via videochat to develop solutions. Participants will be paid. Contact KCH-HFA-ENACT@illinois.edu or 217-265-0885.