Why is this study being done?Caregiver support is important for adolescent mental health and may help young people manage the negative impacts of difficult experiences, such as racial-ethnic discrimination. We hope to learn more about how caregivers support their adolescents and use the information gained from this study to create programs for Latine adolescent health and well-being. Teens and their caregivers must be able to participate in the study, as it is important for us to gain both perspectives on these topics. Who can take part in this study?Teens (ages 13-17) who identify as Latine/Hispanic and a primary caregiver who identifies as Latine/Hispanic. THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY

Do you identify as a Black or African-American Woman? We need your help by participating in a reproductive healthcare discussion! Why is this study being done?Researchers at Purdue University are exploring Black/African-American women's reproductive health needs and preferences in relation to reproductive healthcare service delivery.  We are looking for Black/African-American women who are interested in sharing their experiences and opinions with accessing reproductive health care.  Your participation will help inform policy and practice recommendations to better support Black women in receiving high quality reproductive healthcare services. Who can take part?Adults (ages 18-45) who identify as Black/African-American, Cis-gendered,  and currently living in or near Indianapolis, IN.

Why is this study being done?Researchers at the IU School of Public Health want to better understand the health of Black and African women. The goal of this study is to explore the health behaviors, experiences, and conditions of these women which will help guide interventions to reduce the disparities in reproductive health among these populations of women.Who can take part in this study?Women, ages 18-45, who self-identify as black or African American.

What is this study about?The BRAiN Lab at Purdue University is seeking adults to participate in a research study that uses light to visualize brain activity when processing auditory and visual signals. The purpose of this study is to understand how auditory and visual information is processed in the brain of individuals with normal hearing and those with cochlear implants (CIs). We are particularly interested in how this brain activity relates to individuals’ ability to recognize conversational speech. Who can take part?Adults with normal hearing and those with cochlear implants (CIs). 

Join the Martinsville environmental Community Action Project (MeCAP) Study! What is this study about?Researchers from Purdue University, Indiana University, and University of Illinois Chicago are partnering with the community of Martinsville, IN to address concerns about the contamination of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and other toxic chemicals in indoor air and water, and the number of cancer cases in Martinsville.  This study will:Test home air and waterTest exhaled breathTest cognition and visionConduct surveys, focus groups, and interviewsInvestigate cancer ratesWe hope the results of this study provide valuable information on the amount of PCE exposure in Martinsville, potentially related health effects, and provide a plan to help address these risks. Who can take part?You may be eligible if you are 18 years or older and live in Martinsville, IN.

We are looking for people of all ages, regardless of health condition, to take part in a study that is looking for new treatments for bone and muscle disorders.Bone and muscle disorders are the leading cause of disabilty in the United States. Researchers want to find out more about how people are affected by aging, injury, disease and illness. Your participation will help advance the diagnosis and treatment of bone and muscle disorders.

What is the purpose of this study?Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. Adverse social determinants of health negatively affect high risk populations who are at greater risk of dementia and other medical diseases. Just as important is the concerning fact that these high risk populations often do not take part in research studies that look to create treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This is why the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurology in collaboration with the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center look to understand what the barriers are that diminish engagement with research, as well as motivating factors to participate in a study. This understanding will help us develop strategies that will increase interest levels in research participation and eventually develop new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.¿Cuál es el propósito de este estudio?Los determinantes sociales de la salud son factores no médicos que influyen en los resultados de salud. Estos determinantes afectan negativamente a las poblaciones de alto riesgo, que presentan un mayor riesgo de demencia y otras enfermedades. Igualmente importante es el preocupante hecho de que estas poblaciones de alto riesgo a menudo no participan en estudios de investigación que buscan desarrollar tratamientos para la enfermedad de Alzheimer y las demencias relacionadas. Por ello, el Departamento de Neurología de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Indiana, en colaboración con el Centro de Investigación de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer de Indiana, busca comprender las barreras que disminuyen la participación en la investigación, así como los factores que motivan la participación en un estudio. Este conocimiento nos ayudará a desarrollar estrategias que aumenten el interés en la participación en la investigación y, con el tiempo, desarrollen nuevas terapias para la enfermedad de Alzheimer.