Are you interested in TECHNOLOGY?  Join our AWARE (Acoustic Waveform Respiratory Evaluation) Research Study! Why is this study being done?Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are doing a research study to understand how well smartphone technology can measure the size of your airways and if it can help diagnose certain diseases of the lung.  Mobile technologies have the potential to improve patient care and quality of life.  We are looking for volunteers to help us learn how to use smartphones to monitor lung function, and to identify changes in the airways that are associated with disease attacks.Who can participate?Individuals 8-70 years of age who are healthy or who have asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis (CF), and other airway disorders.Additional informationStudy title:  Acoustic Waveform Respiratory Examination (AWARE)This study is being conducted by Erick Forno, MD, MPH in the department of Pulmonary, Allergy/Immunology, and Sleep Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. It is sponsored by the National Science Foundation.To learn more about Erick Forno and his research interests, please visit this link:  https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/63994/forno-erick

Have you ever wondered if different types of milk really taste different? We want to find out—and you can help. We’re looking for adults ages 18–45 to join a fun research study about milk!We are studying how people taste and choose between different kinds of milk, such as:Regular milkLactose-free milkUltra-filtered milkA2 milkWe’ll also look at different fat levels like fat-free, 2%, and whole milk.

Why is this study being done?Our team aims to understand how everyday stressful experiences are related to memory and thinking. Who can take part?You may be eligible if you are:65+ years oldHaving trouble with memory or thinkingHave seen a health provider within the past year

Why is this study being done?Cardiokidney Metabolic Syndrome or CKM is a new syndrome recognized by the American Heart Association and occurs when an individual has a combination of conditions which includes being overweight, in addition to having metabolic risk factors (hypertriglyceridemia [≥135 mg/dL], hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diabetes), or chronic kidney disease.  Researchers at Indiana University are conducting a study to learn more about how to promote exercise among individuals with CKM. CKM may have the potential to be reversed by participating in regular exercise. Findings from this study will help us understand physical activity levels among individuals with CKM, with the goal of designing an effective exercise program for those individuals. Who can take part?Adults (ages 18 and older) who are at risk of developing Cardiokidney Metabolic Syndrome (CKM).

Why is this study being done?The goal of this study is to better understand how preferences for sweet flavors affect dietary habits, heart and metabolic health. Who can take part?We are looking for  adolescents (ages 12-18) who consume sugary sodas and their families (only one parent/guardian can participate). Participants must also be able to attend study visits at the Nutrition Research Center on either IU Indianapolis or IU Bloomington campus or Purdue University (West Lafayette).