Participate in Research
AHS has a robust research program that relies on individual participation
Our researchers pursue new knowledge that transforms health care practice and social systems. Behind every research breakthrough there is a dedicated team of people, from scientists and clinicians, to patients and volunteers, who make it all possible. Your participation as a volunteer is crucial in our ability to drive discovery and, as a result, make a positive difference in our diverse and ever-changing world.
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AHS research studies actively recruiting participants
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Aging and mixed perturbation training
Healthy adults 60 years old and older. You will receive a series of balance assessments. You will be paid for your participation
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Fall prevention in stroke
Chronic stroke survivors above 18 years of age are needed. Your balance, mobility and strength will be assessed followed by balance training for fall prevention. You will be reimbursed for your time and efforts
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Dance-based exergaming in stroke
Chronic stroke survivors between 45-85 years. Your balance, mobility and strength will be assessed followed with virtual reality-based dance training to increase motor control, cardiovascular fitness and cognition. You will be reimbursed for your time and efforts
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Cognitive-motor training
Adults above 55 years of age who have problems with memory, attention and balance. You will be assessed on several cognitive and balance measures. You will be paid for your participation
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Exercise and blood pressure
Adults with blood pressure above 120/80 mmHg between the ages of 18 and 55. Free personal training, ultrasound vascular evaluations, fitness evaluations and body fat analyses. Financial compensation provided
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Multiple sclerosis and exercise
Healthy individuals with or without multiple sclerosis between 18 to 45 years old, with a sedentary or low-active lifestyle. We are interested in investigating the cardiovascular response to different exercise tasks. Participants will be compensated
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Targeted exercise for African-Americans with multiple sclerosis
Examines the effects of a remotely-delivered, racially-tailored exercise training program among African-Americans with multiple sclerosis residing in rural environments in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee
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Mood and exercise training for multiple sclerosis
Examining the effects of exercise training programs for managing major depressive disorder among persons with multiple sclerosis living within 100 miles of Chicago
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Behavioral intervention for physical activity in multiple sclerosis-cognition
Examining the effectiveness of an internet-delivered program for lifestyle behavior change among persons with multiple sclerosis who have cognitive processing speed impairment
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Race, ethnicity and active lifestyle in Multiple Sclerosis
The primary objective of this cross-sectional, comparative study is to examine health-related outcomes as a function of race and ethnicity among adults with MS.
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Brain imaging and stimulation after stroke
Individuals 25-90 years of age (with and without history of stroke) are needed for this study. Participation will involve stimulation and magnetic resonance imaging of your brain while you perform tasks with your legs. The study will help determine the contribution of the brain to movements of the legs. Compensation will be provided.
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Remote Physical Activity for Older Latinos
Examines the effects of remote Spanish-language dance and exercise program among older Latinos (65 or older) with symptoms of cognitive decline or subjective memory complaints. Participants will be compensated.
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Walking training after stroke
Individuals >21 years of age who have had a stroke are needed for this study. Participants will perform 12 weeks of high-intensity treadmill training, non-invasive brain stimulation, and ankle movement to determine whether these interventions can improve walking. Compensation will be provided.
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Brain stimulation to slow disease progression in ALS
Individuals between 18-80 years of age who have been diagnosed with possible, probable, or definite ALS are needed for this study. Participants will perform remotely supervised (home-based) noninvasive brain stimulation 3x/week for 24 weeks. Additionally, participants will visit the Brain Plasticity Lab 5-7 times during the 24-weeks of training to determine whether this intervention can slow disease progression in ALS. Compensation will be provided.
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Information for prospective research participants
UIC is a major research university and the largest university in the Chicagoland area. In addition to our commitment to educating our students and creating and sharing new knowledge, UIC also ensures that protection is extended to all who participate in research conducted by UIC faculty, staff and students.