Clinical Trials from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Studies available for: Healthy Volunteers

See a study that interests you? Contact that study's coordinator for more information on how to participate.

Study Information:

Study Title:Norepinephrine and Impulsivity

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute

Study Description:EEG and computer tasks

HSC Number:HSC-MS-05-0036

Funding Agency/Source:NIH

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:18-55

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Qualified subjects should be in good health with NO pre-existing medical or psychiatric conditions, between the ages of 18-55 years old, and not pregnant. The study involves EEG (Electroencephalogram) and computer tasks. Compensation is available for your time. Please call Stacey Meier at 713-500-2746.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Hima Bodagala

E-mail:Hima.Bodagala@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-2635

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:Dr. Alan Swann

Study Information:

Study Title:Impulsivity, Brain Function and Substance Abuse Treatment

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:UT Mental Sciences Institute

Study Description:This is a study of brain function comparing individuals who use cocaine to healthy individuals who do not use drugs. Brain function will be measured using a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI).

HSC Number:HSC-MS-05-290

Funding Agency/Source:National Institute on Drug Abuse

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:18-55

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Healthy individuals without a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Sherine Kurian

E-mail:Sherine.kurian@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-2635

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:F. G. Moeller, M.D.

Study Information:

Study Title:Validation of a menstrual bleeding scale in women with bleeding disorders

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston

Study Description:This study aims to validate a new menstrual bleeding scale among women with bleeding disorders. 50 healthy subjects and 50 women with bleeding disorders will complete two scales for estimating menstrual blood loss during one menstrual cycle. Total menstrual fluid discharge and menstrual blood loss will be measured from collected tampons and pads during one menstrual cycle.

HSC Number:HSC-MS-06-0176

Funding Agency/Source:UT Pediatrics Supplemental Research funds

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:14-50 years

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Must be a female having regular periods every 26-32 days for the past 6 months. Must not be pregnant or using birth control hormones (pill, patch, hormone-secreting IUD, or vaginal ring) or intrauterine device.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Kristine Holtz

E-mail:kristine.holtz@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-8352

Name:Kathy Moynihan

E-mail:Kathryn.l.moynihan@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-8376

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:Deborah L. Brown, M.D.

Study Information:

Study Title:Eye Movements & Attention

Study Location:Houston, Tx

Facility Name:UT Clinical Research Unit in Memorial Hermann Hospital

Study Description:This study uses simple behavioral tasks to understand visual attention processes. Qualifying volunteers will be asked to watch a computer screen and make an eye movement to a particular target. Participation will last 2 hours and volunteers will be compensated for their time. Results will be compared to patient populations.

HSC Number:HSC-MS-04-173

Funding Agency/Source:NIH

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:40-80 years

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Must have normal color vision.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Ashley Hood

E-mail:ashley.jagar@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-5551

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:Anne Sereno

Study Information:

Study Title:Absolute Myocardial Perfusion and Coronary Flow Reserve by Non-invasive Positron Emission Tomography (PET) In Young Normal Subjects Without Risk Factors or Medical Diseases

Study Location:Houston, Tx

Facility Name:University of Texas Medical School Weatherhead P.E.T. Center in Memorial Hermann Hospital

Study Description:The purpose of this study is to measure the absolute coronary blood flow in normal subjects to compare to the blood flow in patients with coronary heart disease. This test is done on an outpatient basis at the UT Weatherhead PET Center in Memorial Hermann Hospital, requires 1and 1/2 hours on two occasions, and involves minimal risk. We will provide financial compensation for your time.

HSC Number:HSC-MS-08-0048

Funding Agency/Source:Weatherhead P.E.T. Center for Preventing and Reversing Atherosclerosis

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:20-40 years of age

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:* Male and non-pregnant females between 20-40 years of age * No history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, or Diabetes *Non-smokers *No family history of Coronary Artery Disease *No history of Asthma *Not taking any prescription drugs or non-prescription drugs

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Susan Hood

E-mail:Susan.M.Hood@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-6611

Name:Catey Carter

E-mail:Catharine.V.Carter@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-6611

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:K. Lance Gould, MD

Study Information:

Study Title:Movement Control in Children

Study Location:Houston, TX

Facility Name:The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Study Description:Parents and child volunteers will complete several questionnaires, both together and independently. Child volunteers will play four computer games in which they move their eyes to the correct location on the screen. The results from healthy volunteers will be compared to children with Tourette Syndrome for a better understanding of what brain areas may cause the motor and vocal tics in children with Tourette Syndrome.

HSC Number:HSC-MS-04-173

Funding Agency/Source:NIH

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:10-16 years old

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Qualifying children and their siblings will be healthy with no prior neurological or psychiatric conditions, such as Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, OCD, or epilepsy. Child volunteers should not be taking neurological or psychiatric medications, like Ritalin or Concerta.

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Cameron Jeter

E-mail:cameron.b.jeter@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-5551

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:Anne B. Sereno, Ph.D.

Study Information:

Study Title::Impulsivity, Brain Function and Substance Abuse Treatment

Study Location:houston, tx

Facility Name:UT Mental Sciences Institute

HSC Number:HSC-MS-05-290

Funding Agency/Source:National Institute on Drug Abuse

Subject Information:

Subject Age Range:18-55

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:Healthy individuals without a history of drug or alcohol abuse

Study Coordinator(s) Information:

Name:Sherine Kurian

E-mail:Sherine.kurian@uth.tmc.edu

Phone Number:713-500-2635

Principal Investigator Information:

Name:F. G. Moeller, M.D.