Participate in a Research Study
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Description
The Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine is currently enrolling participants for this research study, which will observe healthy mothers and infants in a study of infant behavior. Newborn infants and infants six-months old are eligible to participate.
Requirements
The study is only open to healthy mothers with newborn infants or six-month-old infants.
Additional Information
Participants will be compensated for their time.
Contact Information
To participate in the study email [email protected] or call 401-286-6139.
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Description
This study investigates how mothers' behaviors and feelings during pregnancy (including use of electronic cigarettes [e-cigs/vapes/JUULs]) influence babies' behaviors and brain development. Participants complete interviews, questionnaires and up to three non-diagnostic 3D ultrasounds over the course of their pregnancy.
Requirements
- Pregnant women who use and do not use electronic cigarettes (e-cigs/vapes/JUULs, etc.).
- 18-40 years old.
- Singleton pregnancy.
- No major medical complications.
Additional Information
Participants are compensated for their time and receive DVDs of the ultrasounds.
Contact Information
If you are interested in learning more about the 3D ultrasound research study:
- Call 401-286-6139, or
- E-mail us at [email protected], or
- Submit this online form
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Description
The MyReport research study investigates the use of e-cigs/vapes, regular cigarettes, alcohol, and/or marijuana, and stress in daily life among young adults (ages 18 to 25).
Eligible participants will visit the lab once to complete questionnaires and computer tasks, fill out daily surveys for 35 days on your personal smartphone and provide saliva samples collected at home.
Requirements
Young adults (ages 18 to 25) who use e-cigarettes, regular cigarettes, alcohol, and/or marijuana
Additional Information
Participants are compensated for their time.
Contact Information
If you are interested in participating in the MyReport Study:
- Call 401-649-1458, or
- E-mail us at [email protected], or
- Submit this online form
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Description
Researchers at The Miriam Hospital are inviting adults who have been recently hospitalized for a cardiac problem such as a heart attack or chest pain to join a research study.
This study explores whether brief education or an eight to ten session coaching program can help participants keep their mood up. The program will work on one or more of:
- Quitting tobacco
- Taking medications as prescribed
- Increasing physical activity
- Following a cardiac diet
- Getting enough sleep.
Why participate?
This study may be of interest if you have had a heart attack and are thinking about improving some of your habits.
Requirements
You may be eligible if you:
- Have been hospitalized for a qualifying cardiac problem
- Are 18 to 80 years of age
- Speak and understand English
- Have access to a phone or videoconference.
Participants will be asked to:
- Attend three in-person visits
- Complete one telephone survey
- Complete one to ten telehealth visits.
Contact Information
If you are interested in participating in the Healthy Heart Habits study:
- Call 401-793-8174
- Email us at [email protected]