Aging & Geriatrics

Open Research Studies

  • Are You Postmenopausal?
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a study about how circadian rhythms and diet affect body weight and metabolism in postmenopausal women.
  • 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.
  • Experienced a major cardiac event?
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study about cardiovascular disease, if you have been diagnosed with a condition that involves your blood vessels becoming blocked, which can then cause a heart attack, stroke, or reduced circulation of blood to a body part other than the brain or heart (also known as peripheral artery disease).
  • 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.
  • RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OSTEOPOROSIS TREATMENT TRIAL
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism invite you to participate in a research study on Osteoporosis.
  • 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 a COVID-19 Vaccine Study
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite adults 18 years and older to participate in a research study to help identify the best combination of vaccines against COVID-19 variants.
  • Will the medications Cialis or Myrbetriq improve my metabolism?
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky want to determine whether the “erectile dysfunction drug” Cialis (tadalafil) or the “overactive-bladder drug” Myrbetriq (mirabegron) will improve blood sugar and metabolism.

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