September 3, 2009
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants
Speech study needs children ages 7-11
Anne Smith, Distinguished Professor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, is directing a study on speech development in children ages 7-11 who have typical speech and children ages 7-11 who stutter (repeat sounds, syllables, and words).
Eligible children must be native speakers of American English, have hearing within the normal range, and have no cognitive or neurological difficulties. A free assessment of the child's speech, language and hearing abilities will be included.
Families will be compensated $40 upon completion of two testing sessions on two consecutive days. The sessions will last 90 minutes and 30 minutes, respectively. Sessions can be scheduled after school, evenings or on weekends as needed.
For more information contact Nicole Neef at nneef@purdue.edu or 49-61724.
Married couples sought for diabetes study
Married adults age 50 and older with type 2 diabetes and their spouses are needed for a research study of the daily management of diabetes.
Participants will be interviewed in person, and then will complete an electronic diary on a laptop computer at the end of the day for eight consecutive days. Participants also will take a digital image of their evening meal and record the foods and beverages consumed at the meal for eight consecutive days. Participants will be paid for being part of the study.
The primary investigator is Melissa Franks, assistant professor of child development and family studies.
For more information, call the Center for Families at 49-49878.