Women's Health


Open Research Studies

  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences are seeking individuals who think they may have ADHD.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to take part in a research study for pregnant women who currently smoke.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are studying African American women’s perceptions of and experiences related to certified midwives.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a study about pre-diabetes and insulin resistance.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite volunteers to participate in a research study about providing caregiver support through a telehealth program called Harmony at H.O.M.E (Help Online Modifying the Environment).
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are searching for healthy participants for a study about the effects of myostatin, a molecule secreted by muscle, on diabetic bone.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study focused on understanding what affects treatment success among people in with opioid use disorder (OUD).
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a study about how circadian rhythms and diet affect body weight and metabolism in postmenopausal women.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study investigating the association between physical activity and pain intensity.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a study to determine the effects of dietary supplements on cognitive performance in a mild traumatic brain injury and concussion patient population.
  • The Kentucky Neuroscience Institute is conducting a research study (MERIT-CE) to determine if commercially available mixed reality training can aid in cognitive recovery following COVID.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Science are conducting research to examine the behavioral effects of medications. All information obtained will be kept confidential.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study about the effects of taking the dietary supplement, ReDaxin, on thinking and memory, and immune system response in healthy individuals. Participants in the research study will be asked to come to the University of Kentucky, three times over a 6-week period.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study to see if different types of a gene cause immune cells to become activated.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in an ankle rehabilitation study.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky Clinic for Emotional Health are evaluating two psychological treatments for participants with a history of unwanted sexual experiences.
  • Researchers at University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a smoking cessation research study for those who have family members receiving cancer care at the Markey Cancer Center.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study on anxiety.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participant in an important family-centered survey that studies the mental health of family members who have/had loved ones in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or any other critical healthcare facility for COVID or any other disease or health problem.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are looking for female volunteers (ages 21 to 35) to participate in a research study on the effects of hormones on alcohol and women’s behavior.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite parents and/or guardians to participate in a research study about adverse childhood experiences (ACES), depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder and having a child admitted to a Newborn Nursery (NBN) or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Participants will be asked to take an online survey regarding their experiences.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study to learn if pupil size changes in response to visual images and background noises (distractions), and if certain distraction characteristics increase mental effort.
  • Do you take care of a child under two years old or are you currently pregnant? Researchers at the University of Kentucky want to learn about the food choices Kentucky mothers and primary caregivers are making for their children and themselves through a survey.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study for a home-based injury prevention program, designed to prevent future ankle sprains.
  • MBC2 employs technology to help you eat better, sleep better, reduce stress and get more exercise. Participants will use a health app, Fitbits, and health coaching to change health behaviors.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study to test an antiseptic nasal spray and oral gargle to protect people against COVID-19.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a study that explores how to adapt gold-standard aerobic and resistance exercise programs for astronauts to preserve safety and health during space exploration and when returning to Earth. Participants will use specially designed shoes and crutches to disuse their left leg while continuing their daily activities for 30 days. Half of the participants will need to do a specialized exercise program, and the other half won't. Based on the number of testing and exercise sessions completed, you can receive up to $1,065!
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study to perform reaction time tasks and to study brain activation.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are evaluating a mobile phone-based health promotion program called TRAC-AYA designed to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors who drink any alcohol reduce future cancer risk and improve their overall health, such as by improving coping skills and cutting back on alcohol use.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study to determine whether the sense of smell has effects on the urge to smoke.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting you to participate in a research study that will evaluate a treatment that may help improve your ability to sense and respond to low blood sugar levels.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study to see how unloading and sleep restriction interact to affect muscle strength and ability to maintain balance.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism invite you to participate in a research study on Osteoporosis.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a research study to learn more about how people’s stress, sleep, and alcohol use may be impacted by COVID-19.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences are seeking individuals to participate in a research study for teenagers who menstruate and may have ADHD.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting people with and without tooth and gum disease to participate in a study.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky are inviting people to participate in a study on pain management.
  • If you’ve been diagnosed with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a study about the effects of a rhythmic exercise program, Drums Alive, on your physical performance and quality of life.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study about the effectiveness of combining music therapy and social work to address the well-being of community members.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky invite you to participate in a research study about emotions in daily life.
  • Researchers at the University of Kentucky want to determine whether the “erectile dysfunction drug” Cialis (tadalafil) or the “overactive-bladder drug” Myrbetriq (mirabegron) will improve blood sugar and metabolism.