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Title Basic Eligibility Criteria
Effects of Lean Beef Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health and Gut MicrobiomeInclusion criteria include: Age: 18-45 years of age​ Weight status: Normal, overweight, or mildly obese (BMI: 18-35 kg/m2)​ Willingness to consume study foods and comply with study protocol​ Consistent diet and activity patterns for 4 weeks ​ Weight stable (≤5 kg change over the last 3 months) ​ Non-smoker >1 year or more​ No allergies to study foods​ Not pregnant or lactating ​ No recent consumption of antibiotics or probiotics​ Non-regular consumers of red meat or plant-based meat (≤3 times/week)​ ​
Examining verbal and nonverbal communication in individuals with Autism Spectrum DisorderOf age specified for the study (between 2 and 35) Native English speaker Diagnosed with ASD or not IQ >= 70 Right-handed
Construct Validity, Discriminant Validity and Calibration of the Sensory Profile Interoception ScaleAdults 18 years and older
Sex-specific effect of restricted sleep on brain healthAll subjects will report being healthy adult men and women, 18-45 years of age, BMI 18-30 kg/m2, non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding, and non-nicotine users. Women must be premenopausal. Women must have a negative pregnancy test (urine). Individuals with regular menstrual cycles will be studied in the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Supporting Agricultural Transformation through Elderberry Production in Rural and Urban Landscapes [Phase 2]To participate in the survey one must be an elderberry grower that is 18 years of age and older, located within the United States, and grows and sells fresh or value-added American elderberry/flower (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis) products.
Trial of Propranolol in Older Adults with Primary Progressive AphasiaAge 50 and older, have a diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and be a native English speaker. For healthy controls, no PPA diagnosis is necessary for inclusion.
Lipoprotein kinetics in T1DAdults between 18 to 45 years old. Either healthy or has Type 1 diabetes.
Harnessing macrophage lysosomal lipid metabolism in obesity-associated diseasesBetween 18-70 years old; not pregnant or breastfeeding; weight stable and sedentary before enrollment; no use tobacco products, excessive amounts of alcohol, or dietary supplements, or medications known to or suspected to affect glucose and lipid metabolism; and no evidence of significant organ system dysfunction or disease (e.g. chronic severe kidney disease, cancer).
Examination of viruses secreted in human fecesAdults over 18 years of age that currently have GI problems.
Perceptions of Organizational DEI Programs and Training18 or older Have previous work experience (volunteer and retirees apply) Live in the U.S.
MU School of Medicine Participant Registry for Research (PRR)18 years and older.
High protein diet and atherosclerosis (HPA)Man or woman aged 45-75 years old
MRI Sequence Development, Radiofrequency Coil Testing, and Protocol OptimizationHealthy adults ages 18 and older.
Advancing Radiology TechniquesSubjects age 6 years and older.
Preliminary Validation of the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity for Youth with and without Autism Youth with autism ages 12-18 who are enrolled in middle or high school or home schooled AND Youth ages 12-18 who are enrolled in middle or high school or home schooled
College Well-Being StudyParticipants must be undergraduate students at the University of Missouri who are 18-23 years of age and have internet access.
Development of the Harm Reduction Knowledge and Attitude Scale (HRKAS) Participants must be 18 years old and a student in the eligible MU departments.
Epithelial sodium channels in endothelial cells and arterial stiffening Participants aged between 18-35 years at the time of enrollment will be recruited. Healthy volunteers are individuals without hypertension, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, renal disease and medications. Clinical hypertension is diagnosed when systolic blood pressure is ≥130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure is ≥ 80 mmHg. Obesity is diagnosed as a body mass index (BMI) > 30. Participants with hypertension on medication, or obesity with or without diabetes on medication, are eligible for recruitment.
Maternal Health Resources in Rural Communities A woman that has recently had a live birth and identifies living in rural Missouri Healthcare Providers that work with women that have recently given birth in rural Missouri WIC Coordinators that educate women that have recently given birth in rural Missouri Lactation Consultants that educate women that have recently given birth in rural Missouri Other individuals that support and/or provide educational services about nutrition to women that has recently given birth and live in Rural Missouri.
Motives for School and Work among Mid-Missouri FamiliesWe are recruiting families from counties in mid-Missouri who live outside of the city of Columbia. Families must speak and read English fluently to participate. Families will be able to participate either online (by Zoom) or by visiting our lab in McReynolds Hall on the MU campus.
Cognitive strategy training in post-COVID-19 syndrome• 18-60 years of age • self-reported cognitive symptoms persisting for at least 6 weeks following COVID-19 infection • self-identified activity performance goals • documented prior diagnosis of COVID-19 • read, write, and speak English fluently; and • ability to provide valid informed electronic consent.
Multimodal, Porous, Starfish-Inspired Soft Wearable Systems for Motion-Artifact-Resilient, Real-Time and High-Accuracy Cardiac MonitoringOur group team is currently seeking healthy volunteers and volunteers with atrial fibrillation aged between 19 and 65. We will exclude children, pregnant women, and prisoners from participating. Participants with severe or unstable AF who may require urgent medical care will be excluded to ensure participant safety.
Routine validation and reproducibility testing of laboratory assays and research techniques used for metabolism researchMen and women ages 18-75 years of age
Language and the Brain StudyWe are enrolling adults ages 18-40 with a history of speech, language, or reading difficulty OR adults ages 18-40 with a history of typical development.
Prosocial and Active Learning (PAL) Classrooms 2.0We are looking for middle schools interested in a whole-school implementation that will enhance the school climate and culture.