There are currently 30 clinical trials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including GSK Investigational Site, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL and DCH Cancer Treatment Center. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
Spices for Cultivating a Healthy Gut Microbiome and Cardiometabolic Profile
Recruiting
Among food products receiving attention for prebiotic functionality, spices represent a flavorful vehicle for cultivating a healthy gut microbiota. As the required doses of spice-derived polyphenols to elicit prebiotic and systemic metabolic effects are not well-characterized, additional research is warranted. Thus, the investigators propose to use a food-first synbiotic (prebiotic + probiotic) approach to examine alterations in the gut microbiota pre- and post-intervention/placebo and their rel... Read More
Gender:
Female
Ages:
Between 50 years and 69 years
Trial Updated:
03/18/2024
Locations: The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Conditions: Cardiometabolic Syndrome
The Influence of Aerobic Exercise on Consolidation of Fear Extinction Learning in PTSD
Recruiting
This study aims to test whether aerobic exercise performed after fear extinction learning improves cognitive, physiological, and neural indices of extinction recall in a sample of trauma-exposed men and women with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants will complete a clinical intake visit (Day 0), followed by a three-day fear conditioning (day 1), fear extinction + activity (day 2), and fear extinction recall (day 3) protocol.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 64 years
Trial Updated:
02/13/2024
Locations: Wade Hall - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Conditions: PTSD
Efficacy of Reading Intervention on the Brain Connectivity in Autism
Recruiting
The overarching goal of this proposal is to test the impact of a comprehensive reading intervention program (Visualizing and Verbalizing) on changing the neurobiological mechanisms underlying reading comprehension deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). To this end, the investigators will test a group of children with ASD and NT control participants who share common characteristic of average level decoding along with below average reading comprehension. Inclusion of an additio... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 7 years and 13 years
Trial Updated:
11/29/2023
Locations: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Reading Problem
Improving Outcomes in Autism: Community Implementation of Stepped Transition in Education Program
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to conduct the first community-based implementation of the STEPS program and test feasibility and preliminary impact. After first working with stakeholders to refine and optimize the program we will launch a Hybrid Type 1 open trial, targeting 25 transition-age youth (TAY) with ASD.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 16 years and 25 years
Trial Updated:
11/29/2023
Locations: Center for Youth Development and Intervention, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Minds Navigating the Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a 9 week group therapy using video from home will help veterans with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The main questions it aims to answer are: is the video therapy user-friendly for veterans? does it improve veterans well-being and quality-of-life? Veterans will be asked to attend nine 1 hour small group video sessions and will complete questionnaires before and after the sessions. Researchers will compare the group of veterans that starts th... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
60 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/20/2023
Locations: Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Conditions: Cognitive Dysfunction, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Juice Plus Supplement Clinical Trial
Recruiting
The study is designed to determine whether encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrates can improve biological indicators of cognitive and multiple dimensions of memory and learning.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 55 years and 90 years
Trial Updated:
04/05/2021
Locations: University of Alabama, North East Medical Building, Tuscaloosa, Alabama +1 locations
Conditions: Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset, Mild Cognitive Impairment