BeatGene:
A study investigating genetic factors that may contribute to individuals’ eating behaviors, body weight and binge eating.
SCD-1:
A 24 hour overnight diabetes study examining excessive fat storage within the muscle.
Chromium II:
A 28-week diabetic research study testing Chromium, a natural element, which may improve the body’s metabolism and help manage its blood sugar levels.
CALERIE II:
A research study to see if diet can slow aging, promote health and maintain vitality.
PBRC is recruiting women who are first or second time mothers to participate in a research study comparing post-partum weight loss related to breastfeeding and hormone levels.
Study Design
1 clinic visit (3 hours)
Study Qualifications
- Within 4-8 weeks of giving birth to first or second child
- Be a non-smoker
- Healthy
- Some meds ok
Study Duration
1 day
Study Compensation
Participants will be compensated $100 at the end of the study.
Contact
If you are interested in volunteering for the Postpartum Exercise study, call 225-763-3000 or e-mail clinicaltrials@pbrc.edu
The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is currently looking for participants to participate in study looking at the measurement of food intake, energy expenditure, and weight loss.
Study Design
Phase I – 3 weeks
- Eat one meal at the Center for 2 days
- Wear 2 devices that record activity for one week
- Will take pictures of their food for approximately 1 week
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is enrolling volunteers for a 16-week weight loss study to determine if limiting dietary methionine, one of the 10 essential amino acids, causes weight loss and/or improves glucose metabolism.
Study Design
- 2 screening visits to determine eligibility
- 9 clinic visits
- All volunteers will work closely with a Pennington research dietitian to follow a very structured meal plan.
Study Qualifications
- Age: 21-60
- Overweight
- No chronic diseases
- Non-smoker
- Some medications ok
Study Duration
16 weeks
Study Compensation
Participants will be compensated $1500 at the study completion.
Study Contact
If you are interested in Methionine, please call 225-763-3000 or email us at clinicaltrials@pbrc.edu.
