October 29, 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 cypark@purdue.edu or 49-40385, or Berdine Martin at bmartin1@purdue.edu or 49-46559.

Study on effects of protein and fiber meals in combination with Alli

Men and women ages 21-55 and who are overweight by approximately 10-75 pounds are needed for a study in the Department of Foods and Nutrition.

Researchers are studying whether eating higher than average amounts of protein and fiber affect feelings of fullness, metabolism, and gut hormones. They also are studying whether taking Alli, an over-the-counter drug that reduces dietary fat absorption in the body, affects those responses.

Principal investigators on the study are Kim Buhman, assistant professor of foods and nutrition, and Megan McCrory, assistant professor of foods and nutrition.

Participants must be in general good health, be nonsmokers, have few dietary restrictions, and be willing to eat higher than average amounts of protein and fiber in foods provided during the study.

Participants will be paid $350 upon completion of the study. The study involves six visits to Purdue with a time commitment of about 36 hours.

For more information, contact Adrienne Hatch at ahatch@purdue.edu  or 49-40130.