NMHI Research

Research Studies Currently Recruiting

Texas Tech University Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for research participants!

Below is a list of research studies currently recruiting research subjects. Various labs are conducting all studies independently. Please contact EACH study individually if you are interested (Note: The TTU Institutional Review Board has approved all studies).

NOW RECRUITING:

We are studying the effects of tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) or semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) taken for weight loss.

If you just started taking tirzepatide or semaglutide for weight loss or are planning to start soon, and you are 18+, you may be able to participate!

Benefits to participation:

• Free body composition test that measures your body fat vs. muscle mass
• Garmin watch to track your physical activity

Contact Details

Jennifer Marable
hhs.ns.semaglutidestudy@ttu.edu
806-834-0048

More details (flyer)

Participants needed for a research study: Actions of Tocotrienols (vitamin E isomers) on Obesity

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center researchers are conducting a 24-week research study examining the effects of tocotrienols, a type of vitamin E, on obesity-associated outcomes.

This study requires participants to be randomly assigned to take tocotrienols or a placebo and includes a fat scan and some blood tests, such as blood chemistry and thyroid hormone, at no cost to participants.

The study is led by Leslie Shen, Ph.D., professor of pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, and funded by a grant from School of Medicine, & Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Who is needed: Men and Women, age 18 years and older with Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2

When: 24-week study

For more information and/or to participate, contact the Clinical Research Institute: (806)743-4222, clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu

https://tthsclubbock.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MONedFif4TAZng

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
IRB NUMBER: L18-194
IRB APPROVAL DATE: 06/24/2022

Participants needed for a research study: Effect of annatto-derived geranylgeraniol (GG) on statin-associated myopathy

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, researchers are conducting a research study examining the effects of taking the dietary supplement GG on statin-related muscle outcome measurements in people taking a statin drug. 

This study requires participants to participate in 3 months of dietary supplement (placebo or GG) at no cost to participants, and attend other study visits. $75 debit cards provided at Visits 2 and 3.

The study is led by Leslie Shen, PhD, CCRP, Professor of Pathology & Mohammad (Mac) Ansari, MD, Interventional/Structural Cardiologist, Assistant Professor, School of Medicine.

Funded by a grant from American River Nutrition, LLC, Hadley, MA.
Who is needed: Age 40 and older. 

Current statin user with muscle pain.

   

For more information and/or to participate, contact the Clinical Research Institute (CRI)

806.543.8994 wbrugman@ttuhsc.edu   OR  clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu

The study is approved by TTUHSC Institutional Review Board 

Volunteers Needed for a Research Study: The Effectiveness of the Small changes online program for nutrition and weight loss

We are looking for participants aged 18-70 years. Further clinic screening will be done for eligibility. Screening Survey

This study is a 12-week program that requires 4 clinic appointments, monthly appointments (20-40 minutes), and brief phone check-ins.

Benefits to participation include:

• Weight loss
• understanding nutritional needs
• healthier eating habits

Contact Details:

Gaurav Kudchadkar gkudchad@ttu.edu (717) 215-9153

                                                                 

This study has been approved by the TTU Institutional Review Board.