Search Criteria: Mental Health and Well-being Studies;
A Computer Program Designed for Older Adults with Depression
The purpose of this study is to see how well older adults with depression can use a computer program designed to improve certain types of thinking skills (CCR-GD). We also want to learn whether participating in CCR-GD will improve both a persons thinking and mood. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00103167)
A Program to Promote Resilience in Stroke Survivors and Care Partners
Stroke can have a large impact on a persons life as well as their family. Unfortunately, changes in mood, such as feeling down, anxious, or having difficulty enjoying things, can be a common experience for persons who have had a stroke. Similarly, changes in mood can also affect the persons partner, who provides support. We have created a program for couples who are coping with the effects of stroke. Research is needed to better understand how to design the most effective program that improves the emotional health of couples coping with stroke. (IRB#: IRB_00142681)
Activities Among People with Physical Disabilities and Their Spouses or Partners Who Provide Caregiving
The quality of the relationship between a caregiver and their care receiver is crucial to the quality of life. The purpose of this study is to learn the effect of how participating in activities together can have on the relationship between someone with physical disabilities and their romantic partner who provides care. People in the study will participate in 20-30-minute interviews. (IRB#: IRB_00172651)
Adaptive Cycling for People with Paralysis
This study is to establish a live-cast adaptive spinning program for individuals 18 years and older who have paralysis living outside of Salt Lake County, Utah County, Weber Count, and Davis County. Participate in adaptive spinning twice a week for 60 minutes over 8 weeks from your home. We will loan a cycle for you to participate. (IRB#: IRB_00166092)
Brain Changes with Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Recovery
Chronic pain is persistent pain in the body. This study wants to learn how people with chronic pain relate to pain and how it impacts the brain. This study also wants to learn whether brain changes will be restored during chronic pain recovery. The knowledge learned will help doctors better understand how to prevent and treat chronic pain issues. People in the study will be in 3 groups. Healthy participants who have never experienced chronic pain. Participants currently experiencing chronic pain. Participants who have recovered from chronic pain. Being in the study requires about 2 visits to the study clinic. Compensation will be given for participation. Medical tests will be done to track the health of participants. (IRB#: IRB_00172536)
Brain Recordings for People with Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder causes a person to have constant thoughts that can lead to repeated behaviors that may severely disrupt a persons life. This study will look at the effects of deep brain electrical stimulation therapy (small electrodes implanted in a persons brain that send mild amounts of electricity) on a patient with this disorder who has already been implanted with the Deep Brain Stimulation system. The study aims to better understand the relationship between brain activity, behavior, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder symptoms to help people with this disorder. People in this study will have the already recorded brain activity they received as standard of care collected and analyzed. Being in the study may last as long as the participant receives stimulation therapy and wants to participate. (IRB#: IRB_00169174)
Building Transition Readiness Skills for Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects with most major effects diagnosed in infancy. Because there is no cure for CHD it is a lifelong chronic illness. Research is needed to understand the needs of people with CHD as they transition from child to adulthood. This information will improve the care and quality of life for people with CHD. (IRB#: IRB_00156291)
Cannabis (CBD) Effects of Treating People for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Cannabis (CBD) is a treatment shown to reduce non-cancer chronic pain. Research is needed to learn more about how CBD impacts brain chemistry. The information learned will help us better understand the effectiveness of CBD for improving the health of people suffering from chronic pain. (IRB#: IRB_00124865)
Caracterizar la variabilidad en el funcionamiento ejecutivo y diario en adultos hispanos y latinos mayores (Characterizing Variability in Executive and Daily Functioning in Hispanic and Latino/a/e Older Adults)
Estamos analizando las relaciones entre las habilidades de pensamiento y funcionamiento cotidiano en adultos de habla hispana quienes tienen de 50 años en adelante. Estamos observando el impacto de varios factores diarios, tal como el estado de ánimo, sueño y dolor en la habilidad de pensar y completar tareas todos los días. El estudio implicaría venir a la Universidad de Utah para una consulta de investigación de 4 horas y luego hacer tareas diarias en su casa por las siguientes 3 semanas. ¡Le pagaremos su participación! No tiene que tener número de seguro social para participar. Comuníquese con nosotros para más información si está interesado y cumple con el criterio del estudio. (We are examining the relationship between thinking skills and daily functioning in Spanish-speaking adults who are 50 and older. We are looking at the impact of many daily life factors, such as mood, sleep, and pain, on your ability to think and get tasks done each day. The study will involve coming to the University of Utah for a 4-hour research visit and then doing daily tasks at home for the following 3 weeks. We will pay you for your participation! You do not need to have a social security number to participate. Please contact us for more information if you are interested and meet the study criteria.) (IRB#: IRB_00166063)
Caregivers' Emotions to Their Young Children Related to Stress
This study is to better understand families' experiences with their young children. We want to know about the emotions that caregivers show to their children and how these are related to caregivers' stress levels. This will help us better support families and their young children. People in this study will complete surveys on an iPad or phone for 14 days for one month. Compensation is provided for the completion of surveys. Participant names are not identified. What we learn will help us better understand how caregivers stress and emotions are expressed to their children. (IRB#: IRB_00165890)
Chronic Non-Cancer pain MRI research study evaluating the effects of oral cannabis on chronic pain
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of two substances derived from cannabis (THC and CBD) in participants with chronic non-cancer pain compared with a placebo. The study drug will be administered as an extract mixed in chocolate pudding. Participants will be allowed to stay on their current pain treatments for the study but may not add any more medications during the study. Participation in this study will be confidential. This study has been approved by the FDA, DEA, and University of Utah IRB. (IRB#: IRB_00103451)
Couples, healthy aging, rhythms and sleep study (CHARMS)
As people get older they are more likely to have changes to their bodys rhythms, like waking up too early or in the middle of the night. As people get older, their sleep quality also goes down. We also know that sleep in one partner can affect the sleep of the other. Research is showing that having regular sleep/wake rhythms and good quality sleep can help your memory as you get older. The goal of this study is to understand how sleep in couples affects each others sleep and memory over a 2-year period. (IRB#: IRB_00158095)
Developing a New Method for Measuring Brain Health in Retired Athletes
This study will learn the effects of repetitive head impacts and sport-related concussions sustained during college athletics. Many people with sport-related concussions can experience difficulties in thinking, managing emotions, and motor functions. This study seeks to develop a new, more sensitive, and specific neuroimaging (pictures of the brain) measurement tool for athletes' brain health. People in the study will be interviewed and complete a test to collect information about the ability to daily think, function, and general mood. This is to see what changes may have occurred since the first injury. Participants will also have brain pictures taken using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). The brain pictures help to understand if changes occurred compared to imaging done around the first time of the injury. Participation requires attending a 3-hour in-person visit at the study clinic. The information collected could be used in future research on brain health and function. (IRB#: IRB_00160823)
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET): A Study Treatment for People Living with Migraine
Migraine headaches are a severe health problem. Though there is current medication and ways to help people with migraine, most still have issues. A persons level of stress and past traumatic experiences may cause migraine. Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) is a new way to help people manage emotions. We want to know how effective EAET is at reducing migraine. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00164970)
Exercise and Brain Function
Exercise is known for helping a persons brain function. Research is needed to better understand how exercise may help improve the brain's learning and memory processes. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00152596)
Factors of Mental Health and Social Influence
This study wants to learn more about how a person's social and identity influence mental health. These include attitudes, opinions, decision-making, and finding help. Participants in this study will take a survey. The survey is about everyday life experiences and ideas about mental health. These include decision-making, seeking help, social influence, and identity. The survey will be done online with technology such as a computer or cell phone. The survey will take about 30 minutes. (IRB#: IRB_00167428)
Financial Hardship of All People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners
Dementia is a condition that can cause memory loss and impair individuals ability to make decisions. The effects of this condition can cause financial hardship. This study wants to develop a survey tool to assess the financial hardship for all people living with Dementia and their care partners. People in the study will answer brief questionnaires and participate in online group discussions using a technology device such as a computer. Participation lasts about 90 minutes. Participants receive $75 for participation. (IRB#: IRB_00179914)
Hair Chemicals in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chemicals applied to a childs hair may impact health outcomes, especially for children with an autism spectrum disorder. Research is needed to learn how chemicals in these children's hair such as zinc, copper, and lead affect health. We also want to know if finding these chemicals in hair is a way to detect autism disorder sooner. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00153961)
Health and Safety Consequences of Poor Sleep Health
Sleep is a key factor affecting your overall health. We want to investigate if altering your nightly sleep duration impacts your bodys metabolism (how you metabolize food). We will also look at your physical activity, food intake, and cognition during the study. (IRB#: IRB_00133959)
Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans with Cognitive Impairments and their Caregivers
Veterans are at a high risk of having Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). This is because of military experiences like traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Family members often provide care for Veterans with AD/ADRD. This allows them to live at home in their community. Research is needed to learn about these Veterans and caregivers' current needs and the best home- and community-based care services. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00152365)
Improving Assessment of Executive Functioning in Culturally Diverse Older Adults
Neuropsychological evaluations are often used to help doctors determine how well an individual can live independently. However, many of the tests neuropsychologists use were developed on non-Hispanic White individuals and are not as accurate in culturally diverse individuals. The goal of this study is to determine which measures are best for assessing functioning in culturally-diverse individuals so that neuropsychologists have a better understanding of how improve the accuracy of their assessments. (IRB#: IRB_00145891)
Improving Congenital Heart Disease Care for Adolescents and Young Adults
Congenital Heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects with most major effects diagnosed in infancy. Because there is no cure for CHD it is a lifelong chronic illness. Research is needed to understand the needs of people with CHD as they transition from child to adulthood. This information will improve the care and quality of life for people with CHD. (IRB#: IRB_00149991)
Improving Dementia Care with Hispanic/Latino Communities
Dementia is a disease that affects a persons memory, behavior, and movement. This study will co-design a Spanish-language advanced care planning (ACP) intervention for Hispanic/Latino people living with dementia and their care partners. The study will then test the impact of the intervention on Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino people living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The participants who co-design the intervention will meet in groups on Zoom (a way to meet using technology such as a computer). Being in this part of the study requires meeting about 8 times over about 3 years. The study will then test the co-designed Spanish/Latino Alzheimer's disease or related dementia intervention with the specific population. (IRB#: IRB_00177351)
Impulsiveness and Suicide of Young Adults with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder may increase suicide risk, especially in young adults. Impulsiveness and suicidal thoughts can create a higher risk and make it harder to control thoughts of suicide. Research is needed to learn how bipolar disorder may be connected to impulsiveness and suicidal thoughts. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00137442)
Intergenerational Differences in Mental Health within South-Asian Households
Intergenerational (people of many ages) differences may have mental health perspectives differ from parent to child. This study will explore how intergenerational mental health views differ from parent to child. Including the effects of family dynamics and the personal mental health of family members. Specifically, in homes with South-Asian immigrant parents and their second-generation children. People in the study will complete surveys and interviews. (IRB#: IRB_00173613)
Long Covid-19 and Cognitive Symptoms
Many people experience long COVID cognitive symptoms after recovering from a COVID-19 infection. How to treat people with long COVID cognitive symptoms is not fully known. Urgent research is needed to create safe and effective ways to help people with this condition. The information we gain from your participation may aid future patients by informing researchers what cognitive functions are impaired by long COVID, and whether digital cognitive training may treat those functions. (IRB#: IRB_00173438)
Massage and the Brain
In 2018, over 47.5 million adult Americans received at least one massage. Although massage is commonly used to improve overall health and symptoms of depression and anxiety, the effects on the brain are unclear. This study will use fMRI, an image taken to show how the brain responds to whole-body massage. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00155218)
Massage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is very upsetting and disabling for people. Massage is known to decrease anxiety. Research is needed to study the effects massage has on symptoms of anxiety and the brain. The information we learn will improve our knowledge of massage to provide more options of care for people with GAD. (IRB#: IRB_00153327)
Mental Health Training Needs in Utah Schools
There are often big gaps in training for mental health workers, especially in rural areas. Studies show that time, cost, and access are big barriers to using the best methods in mental health practice. A new study in Utah wants to find out what training is needed for mental health workers in schools, to help them better meet the needs of students. (IRB#: IRB_00156144)
New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Software to Improve Diagnosis of People with Neurovascular Diseases.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a way to form pictures inside of a persons body. A new MRI software has been designed to improve the quality and diagnosis of neurovascular diseases in the brain and surrounding areas. These diseases can cause problems in the muscles and nerves of a persons body. We want to learn if new MRI software creates better pictures to help people with neurovascular diseases. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00162281)
Online Psychology Studies
We want to learn how different people behave in complex situations. These complex situations are about how you make choices and what affects your choices. We will ask people in this study to do tasks on a private, online site that we created. We will compare this to how people with epilepsy do the tasks. We hope to better understand how to help people with epilepsy. (IRB#: IRB_00175849)
Postnatal Depression of Unmet Breastfeeding Goals for African American Women
African American women with unmet breastfeeding goals are at a higher risk for postnatal (after birth) depression. To reduce the rates of postnatal depression and promote well-being after giving birth, it is important to understand the emotional experiences of African American women. This will help identify unmet breastfeeding goals and the support needed to reach the goals. Participants in the study will complete a 10-minute online survey. Participants will also attend a 50-minute interview using Zoom (technology used on a device such as a computer or phone). Participants will be paid for their time in the study. (IRB#: IRB_00176280)
Preventing Perinatal Depression using an Online Intervention in a Healthcare System
Women may suffer from depression before and after childbirth. This is called perinatal depression. Access to mental health resources can be difficult in both urban and rural areas. An online prevention program as part of a healthcare system may be a tool to access education and mental health resources. Research is needed to learn if using this tool is effective at preventing perinatal depression. The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00159109)
Skill Learning Study for Teens
This study will learn more about emotions and behaviors, especially self-injury, suicide attempts, and interpersonal relationships. This study will see how teaching certain skills might help teens (ages 13 to 17 years old) and their parents during times of stress. Participants in the study will complete surveys and interviews. Some participants will also have images taken of the brain. Being in the study lasts about 10 weeks with a 6-month follow-up visit. Study visits will be in person at the study clinic some visits could be on Zoom. The information gained will help develop useful therapies for teens and parents. (IRB#: IRB_00166992)
Sleep Study for Teenagers
Sleep problems can cause people many issues such as feeling angry, unsure, distrusting of other people, and alone. This study wants to learn how teenagers sleep and sleep patterns impact these issues and if an intervention can be helpful. Participants 13 to 18 years old (teenagers) and their parents, with a study member, will participate in online interviews using technology like a cell phone or computer. Teenagers will be given a headband to wear at night while they sleep to track sleep patterns. Teenagers and parents will complete surveys. Teenage participants will also respond to short surveys on their cell phones. Being in the study requires about 2 months of participation. (IRB#: IRB_00170667)
Social Safety on University of Utah Campus
This study will help researchers understand how different campus settings feel to first-year students from different backgrounds and life paths. An app has been developed for students to use on a smartphone. The app will collect student experiences across different campus settings such as coffee shops, study areas, and classrooms. Students can choose to make lots or ratings, or only a few, and those who commit to making 15 different ratings will receive a $50 amazon gift card at the end of the study. (IRB#: IRB_00169088)
Stigma and Mental Health Help-Seeking of Chinese International Students
This study intends to learn Chinese International students perceptions of mental health services in the United States. This study will see whether teaching these students more about mental illness impacts their ability to seek help. Participants will complete surveys. Participation lasts about 20 to 30 minutes. (IRB#: IRB_00177892)
Sweet Dreams/Dulces Suenos
The purpose of this study is to learn about how women of color find time to sleep in their busy lives. As well as balancing sleep with other healthy behaviors and life demands. The study also wants to learn the impact of sleep on risk factors for cardiovascular (heart) disease and diabetes. The results from the study will help develop a new intervention to improve sleep for women. Being in the study requires attending about a 60-minute in-person visit. During the visit participants will complete an online questionnaire, time use survey, and cardiometabolic assessment. After the in-person visit, participants will wear a Fitbit for 7 nights. During this time, participants will receive text messages each day to answer questions about the previous night and experiences that day. Participants will then complete a second interview. Participants will be paid for being in the study. (IRB#: IRB_00179415)
Teen Depression Therapy
Depression is a mental health condition that can cause a loss of interest in activities and function in a persons daily life. This study wants to see if therapy can help teenagers stay healthy and prevent depression from happening again. Participants will receive therapy virtually on a computer or other device using Zoom or another method, complete surveys, computer testing, and a brain scan using an MRI (a tool to take pictures of the brain). Therapy sessions will be done weekly for 10-14 sessions. Participation lasts 2 years to assess depression. Participants will be paid for time spent in the study outside of therapy sessions. (IRB#: IRB_00113733)
Testing a Brain Device for People Using Opioids for Chronic Pain
People with chronic pain are often prescribed long-term opioid medication. This study will test how a device activates the brain and impacts health symptoms. This study wants to develop better ways to help people with chronic pain. People in the study will complete surveys, medical exams, and interviews. Being in the study requires attending about 7 in-person visits at the study clinic. Each visit varies in time ranging from about 1 to 3.5 hours. Participants will receive $350 for full study completion or $15 per hour for incompletion of all study visits. (IRB#: IRB_00179276)
Testing Biomarkers in People with Chronic Cough
A biomarker is a way to know what is currently happening in the body that provides signs of health conditions. Chronic refractory cough (CRC) is a cough lasting 8 weeks or longer without a known cause and/or unresponsive to typical cough treatments. This condition affects the quality of life of many people. This study will help to understand biological measure patterns such as heart rate, and respiratory (breathing) rate during interactions with staff to guide the understanding of the CRC. This will also help to better understand the underlying cause of CRC. People in the study will attend one in-person visit at a study clinic for about 3 hours. Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants. (IRB#: IRB_00174890)
Testing Meditation Group Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study is comparing therapy to treat people with chronic (constant) low back pain. The study is testing usual care for people using opioids (medication to treat people's pain) versus usual care for people using opioids with meditation-based therapy (mental training involving focusing the mind to cope with pain, stress, and emotions). The study wants to better understand how well the usual care with meditation-based therapy works and if it creates changes in brain activity over time. People in the study will be randomly chosen to be treated with or without meditation therapy. Being in the study lasts about 6 months. Medical tests will be done during the study to learn and track the health of participants. People with be paid for participation. (IRB#: IRB_00133405)
Testing Omega-3 Fatty Acids in People with Depression
Current treatments for depression are not ideal for some people. The increase in dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as omega-3 fatty acids, might help treat depression, especially in depressed people who have highly active immune cells (ability to fight off diseases). This study will help see if changes in the immune system activity are related to changes in symptoms of depression such as sadness and hopelessness. People in this study will be randomly chosen to be treated with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement or a placebo. The placebo looks like the study treatment but does not have the active treatment. Omega-3 fatty acid is approved and found in health food stores. Being in the study requires 8 visits to the study clinic for about 12 weeks. Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants. (IRB#: IRB_00160768)
Testing the Drug Psilocybin in Adults with Treatment-Resistant Depression
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is when a person receives help for depression such as therapy with a physiatrist and taking an anti-depression drug, but depression keeps coming back. This study will test a drug called Psilocybin, to treat patients with this condition. The study wants to see if the drug will better help people with this disease and is safe. People in this study will be randomly chosen to receive psilocybin or a placebo. The drug and placebo are taken as a swallowed pill. The placebo is a pill without the treatment. Being in the study requires participation for 55 to 62 weeks. Participants will attend clinic visits in person at a University of Utah clinic. Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants. (IRB#: IRB_00159931)
Testing the Drug RE104 to Treat Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression can occur after a woman has childbirth. This study will test a drug called RE104 to treat women with this condition. The study wants to see if the drug will help people with the condition and is safe. Participants in the study will be randomly chosen to be treated with a low or high dose of RE104. The drug will be given one time under the skin of the upper arm. Being in the study requires a total of about 10 to 11 study visits in person at the study clinic with some of the visits over the phone. Participation lasts about 53 days. Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants. (IRB#: IRB_00176449)
Testing the Timing of Tics Over Time in Children with Persistent Tic Disorders, Including Tourette Syndrome
This is a study is to learn the timing of tics over time in children with Persistent tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome. These conditions are brain disorders that cause uncontrolled body movements and sounds. This behavior may improve and worsen depending on what happens to a person throughout a lifetime. Being in the study requires a child and their parent to attend 6 private video visits using a computer with internet. Visits will include interviews, surveys, learning activities, and training. Participation in the study lasts about 7 hours. All visits will be video recorded and kept in a secure place. (IRB#: IRB_00171031)
Tobacco and Alcohol Use Among People with Low Income
The study wants to learn the reason people engage in certain behaviors. The study team wants to know how certain factors such as emotions, and social and psychological factors on discrimination impact the use of tobacco and alcohol among people who are low income. Being in the study will last about 9 years requiring 2 visits from the participants home. One online virtual visit at the beginning of the study and one phone call at the end of the study. Participation also requires downloading an application on the participants cellphone and answering up to 8 short phone surveys on the smartphone per day for 7 days in a row. The surveys will ask the participant about feelings, experiences, emotions, smoking, and drinking behaviors. (IRB#: IRB_00170612)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for People with Depression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This can affect a persons physical and mental health. Depression, or major depressive disorder, is common in people with MS and often has a serious impact on quality of life. Depression can be difficult to treat with medications in MS. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe and approved treatment for medication in people with depression. Little is known about TMS for people with MS. This study wants to better understand the safety and effectiveness of TMS treatment for depression in MS. Participants will receive standard outpatient TMS treatment for depression. This includes in-person, phone, and online Zoom visits to complete surveys and track the health of participants. (IRB#: IRB_00164631)
Treating Pregnant People with Depression during Pregnancy
Depression is a very common and serious medical condition during pregnancy. This study wants to explore a mental health treatment called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Rumination Focused (CBT-RF) as an option for pregnant people who are already receiving an approved treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment (TMS) for depression. TMS stimulates the brain using a non-harmful electrical current when wearing a type of cap on top of a persons head. People in the study will be interviewed, answer surveys, meet with a licensed therapist, participate in therapy for CBT-RF, and participate in fMRI scans. An fMRI is like a large, spinning magnet machine that rapidly creates pictures of the brain. Being in the study requires up to 10 visits to the clinic for about 6 weeks. Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants. Participants will be paid for being in the study. (IRB#: IRB_00166560)
University of Utah Long Covid Registry
COVID-19 Study
Researchers at the University of Utah have established a registry to follow individuals who are experiencing prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. We are interested in following people with "Long Covid" using in depth health surveys and optional blood draws to better understand this condition with the goal of ultimately developing clinical management strategies. (IRB#: IRB_00140978)
Vanpools for Frontline Healthcare Workers
Sick of the stress of commuting? Done with traffic? Then join the Vanpool Trial at the U! We are looking for participants who want to change how they commute to UHealth. Anyone who commutes to a UHealth location is eligible to participate. We are testing Vanpools, in partnership with UTA and UCAIR, to understand how it impacts employee commute stress, quality of life, and your views of public transit and climate change. Vanpools are shared commute vans that a group of people use to get to and from a neighborhood to work. Eligible participants will be randomized to either a vanpool or a educational intervention, so you must be willing to join a vanpool for up to 5 months. Contact us today to learn how you can join! (IRB#: IRB_00166630)
Viewing Events
The purpose of this study is to determine what people remember from experiences they have in Virtual Reality. We will ask you demographic questions and about your experience with VR. You will view a fictional park scenario presented through a virtual reality (VR) headset, and we will measure where you look and your physiological responses (e.g., heart rate, perspiration) using non-invasive wearable technology. Then we will ask you about the video. Participation in the study requires one study visit and should last up to an hour. Participants will be compensated for their time. (IRB#: IRB_00170628)
Virtual Reality and Mindfulness Therapy for People with Opioid Use Disorder
Virtual reality is a technology device used to create an unreal environment for people to face situations such as Opioid (drug) Use Disorder (OUD). A therapy called Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) has been shown to help people with chronic pain and other issues of OUD. Research is needed to learn if VR with MORE is just as well as MORE without VR. We hope to apply what we learn to better help people using Telehealth (doctor visits received outside of doctors offices such as on a computer). The information we gain may aid future patients. (IRB#: IRB_00157860)