Active Clinical Research Studies

Active Clinical Research Studies For Which Participant Enrollment is Ongoing

Participant enrollment is still active for the following studies:

Americans in Motion - Healthy Interventions (AIM-HI) [Site PI: Perry Mostov, DO]

The Americans in Motion - Healthy Interventions (AIM-HI) study is designed to evaluate the impact of a fitness program, including healthy eating, physical activity, and emotional health.

The Association of Health Literacy, Diabetes Knowledge, and Glycemic Blood Pressure and Lipid Control in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Who Receive Their Care in a Family Practice Office [PI: W. Fred Miser, MD]

This study evaluates the relationship between health literacy, the ability to comprehend and use basic health information, and knowledge about diabetes mellitus and lipid and blood pressure control among diabetic patients.

Enhancing Colorectal Cancer Screening In Primary Care [PI: Electra Paskett, PhD; Co-I's: Mary Jo Welker, MD & Doug Post, PhD]

The goal of this study is to test a program to improve CRC screening among male and female patients over the age of 50 from the Primary Care Network of The Ohio State University (OSU) that includes African-American and older populations.

Ohio Patient Navigator Research Program [PI: Electra Paskett, PhD; Co-I: Doug Post, PhD]

The Ohio Patient Navigator Research Program (OPNRP) is designed to alleviate disparities in relation to the timely diagnosis and treatment of breast, cervical and colorectal cancer in underserved populations in Columbus, Ohio.

Patient Centered Communication During Chemotherapy: A Focus Group Study In Appalachia [PI: Doug Post, PhD]

Focus groups are being conducted to obtain patient and clinician feedback on the quality of a patient communication tool and its applicability to a patient population who reside in Appalachia, Ohio.

Urban Cardiovascular Diabetic F.I.T.N.E.S.S. Program: Fitness Improved Through Nutrition And Exercise Sustained By Support Of Family, Friends, And Community Partners [PI: Leon McDougle, MD]

This behavioral modification program aims to enhance public health and social welfare by optimizing lifestyle change for urban African American type-2 diabetics thereby decreasing disparities in health care outcomes for this population.

For more information about these trials, please contact Jennifer Lehman at (614) 293-8143 or email at Jennifer.Lehman@osumc.edu