Research Studies Currently Recruiting
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Study Description
The Diet in IBS Research Study is a clinical crossover research study which is the first to investigate the effects of dietary gluten and amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The trial is being led by Drs. Premysl Bercik and M. Ines Pinto-Sanchez in the Farncombe Digestive Disease Research Institute at McMaster University. The Study Coordinator is PhD Candidate Caroline Seiler and the co-investigators include Dr. Elena Verdu, Dr. Stephen Collins, Dr. Paul Moayyedi, and Dr. Andrea Nardelli. This study is supported by the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation and a Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD) grant for Non-Celiac Gluten/Wheat Sensitivity sponsored by the Nestle Research Center, Nestec SA to Drs. Bercik and Pinto-Sanchez.
Find out more at https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/diet-in-ibs
Eligibility
Adults aged 18+ with an IBS diagnosis based on Rome IV criteria who previously improved while on a gluten-free diet, are able to comply with the study procedures, and have signed the Informed Consent may be eligible for the study.
Compensation
We will offer compensation and all the costs for the study visits will be covered.
Researcher(s)
Dr. Premysl Bercik, Dr. M. Ines Pinto-Sanchez, and Ms. Caroline Seiler
This study has been approved by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board.
The Department of Kinesiology is recruiting individuals between 18 to 30 years of age with a formal diagnosis of ADHD to take part in an exercise psychology study. Importantly, if you are taking ADHD medications we will ask that you withhold from using your medication at least 24 hours before the start of the remote data collection session.
This study will be conducted remotely through Zoom and tasks will be administered online. The study will begin with the completion of a number of questionnaires and cognitive tasks of executive functions. This will be followed by the 6 minute walk test, which will be administered through the 6WT App which can be downloaded for free in the App Store or Google Play. This is an exercise test that requires the individual to walk as far as possible in 6 minutes without jogging or running. This test should be completed outside on a relatively flat or gently sloping and uninterrupted path. The full duration of the study should take approximately 2.5 hours to complete
Eligibility:
– Do you live in Canada?
– Are you between the ages of 18-30 years old?
– Do you have access to the internet, a computer/electronic device with a keyboard, and a smartphone?
– Are you fluent in English (can read, write, and speak)?
Compensation: You will receive $35 compensation for your participation in this study. Research Team: Michelle Ogrodnik, Sameena Karsan, Alexandra Knox, Rachael Loebach, Sobia Mahmood, Dr. Jennifer Heisz (PI)
Study Description:
We are comparing the effect of different exercise tests on peak cardiac output. The study involves 9 visits to the exercise lab at McMaster to perform approximately 15 minutes of exercise (30-45 min time commitment per visit). You will undergo VO2peak and peak cardiac output tests (all are non-invasive).
Eligible Participants:
Between the ages of 18-35 years.
Participating in approximately 150 mins of exercise per week or more. This includes biking to school, walking, etc.
Compensation: $70
Researchers: Billy Bostad (PhD Candidate), Dr. Martin Gibala (Principal Investigator)
Contact: Billy Bostad bostadw@mcmaster.ca