What is Study Search?
StudySearch is an online listing of research studies that are seeking volunteers at Washington University School of Medicine. Participating in a clinical study is a rare opportunity to make a great contribution to humanity. The information scientists gain through medical research helps to improve medical care for everyone.
Recently Added Studies?
RANKL Inhibition and Mammographic Breast Density
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and physicians at Siteman Cancer Center are carrying out a study to determine whether a drug called denosumab (currently in use to prevent fractures and treat osteoporosis) can reduce breast density in women who have dense breasts. This study could help identify novel ways to prevent breast cancer in younger women.
Alcohol and Cancer Survey
The purpose of the study is to explore adults' knowledge and beliefs about cancer risk factors related to individual behaviors and reactions to cancer risk messages.
Low Back Pain
The goal of this study is to determine if and how low back pain and factors that may contribute to low back pain differ between people with Parkinson's disease and older adults.
Memory representations and fMRI
The purpose of this study is to understand what factors affect memory for events in adults between the ages of 18 and 38 and 65 and 85.
HEAD Study
To compare different ways of measuring tau both in the brain and in the blood over time.