Aging & Geriatrics

Open Research Studies

  • Are You a Caring for Someone with Dementia?
    Researchers invite volunteers to participate in a research study about providing caregiver support through a telehealth program called Harmony at H.O.M.E (Help Online Modifying the Environment).
  • Are You Postmenopausal?
    Researchers invite you to participate in a study about how circadian rhythms and diet affect body weight and metabolism in postmenopausal women.
  • Community Based Testing For COVID-19 Infections

    Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a

  • Do You Have Knee Arthritis and Feelings of Depression?
    Researchers invite you to join a study developing a mind body program specifically for those with knee osteoarthritis and feelings of depression or anxiety.
  • Do you have Parkinson's disease and are you considering DBS?
    Researchers are investigating a cell therapy to modify progression of motor and/or cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson's disease. You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 40-75 and are a candidate for deep brain stimulation surgery.
  • Do you have Type II Diabetes?
    Researchers are conducting a study to investigate ways to prevent diabetes or obesity. You may be eligible if you are between 18-80 years old, have type II diabetes, and take no more than 100 units of insulin per day.
  • Do you or someone for whom you care have heart failure?
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a research study to investigate the physical and psychological effects of a yoga program for heart failure patients and/or caregivers of heart failure patients who are experiencing depressive symptoms.
  • FAMiCARE Usability Study
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a usability research study on a new mobile health app that may play an important role in supporting families to stay connected with the ICU critical care staff during long term hospital stays of patients.
  • Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to take part in a research study about rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
  • Make Better Choices 2
    MBC2 employs technology to help you eat better, sleep better, reduce stress and get more exercise. Participants will use a health app, Fitbits, and health coaching to change health behaviors.
  • Volunteers Invited for a Study on Physical Activity and Parkinson’s Disease
    If you’ve been diagnosed with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a study about the effects of a rhythmic exercise program, Drums Alive, on your physical performance and quality of life.
  • Volunteers Needed for Survey Study on Grit and Resilience
    Researchers at the University ofKentucky are searching for participants for a survey study.
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