October 15, 2009

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants.

Vitamin D and prevention of bone loss

The Department of Foods and Nutrition is seeking volunteers for a study to evaluate the levels of vitamin D that are most beneficial to prevent bone loss. 

The study will extend over three eight-week periods.  

Participants must be healthy women who have been postmenopausal for four or more years and who are not receiving hormone-replacement therapy.

Subjects will be paid $100 per study for three 60-day studies for a total of $300.

The principal investigator is Connie Weaver, distinguished professor and head of the Department of Foods and Nutrition.

For more information, contact Clara Park at 49-40385 or  cypark@purdue.edu or Berdin Martin at 49-46559 or martinb1@purdue.edu.