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:

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.

Research Study: The Effect of Culinary Medicine to Enhance Protein Intake on Muscle Quality in Older Adults

Participant Inclusion Criteria:

• • Age ≥65 years old
  • Men and Women
  • Willing to eat beef

Benefits:

• Get FREE body composition, grip strength evaluation, exercise recommendations, physical activity tracking watch, and other metabolic tests 
  • Results will be provided 
• Beef products will be provided 

What to expect:

• Two in-person visits
• Remote follow-ups every two weeks for 4 months
• Total time over 4 months will be 5-6 hours
• Vitamin/Mineral, protein intake and cooking questionnaire
• Muscle quality analysis
• Body composition assessment
• Biochemical testing for B-12, folate, and creatinine
• Beef products per study requirements
• Contact:

Shannon Galyean PhD, RDN, LD, Principal Investigator, Phone: 806-535-2492, Email: shannon.galyean@ttu.edu 

Justin Chavez, Student Assistant, Email: Justin.Chavez@ttu.edu 

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

Three Month study on “The Effects of a Synbiotic Supplement on Metabolic, Cognitive, and Muscle Quality Outcomes and Vitamin D Receptor Variants on Bone and Muscle Health Among Older Adults”

Participant Inclusion Criteria:

•  Age ≥65 years old 
•  Men and Women
• Willing to take a pre and probiotic supplement daily

Benefits:

• Get FREE body composition, grip strength evaluation, appetite hormone levels, vitamin D, cognitive, and other metabolic tests
  • Results will be provided 
• Compensation of $100 

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Two in-person visits
• Remote follow-ups every two weeks for 3 months
• Total time over 3 months will be 5-6 hours
• Vitamin/Mineral, gut health, and cognitive function questionnaires
• Microbiome/genetic Analysis
•  Body composition and psychomotor skills assessment
• Biochemical testing for vitamin D, metabolic, appetite hormones, cognitive function, and inflammation
• Potentially receive free pre and probiotic supplement per study requirements

CONTACT DETAILS:

Shannon Galyean PhD, RDN, LD, Principal Investigator, Phone: 806-535-2492, Email: shannon.galyean@ttu.edu   

Mitra Ali Ahmadi, Research Assistant, Email: mialiahm@ttu.edu

This study has been approved by the TTU Institutional Review Board

 

Volunteers Needed for a Research Study: The Effect of High-Protein Instant Ramen Noodles on Satiety

We are looking for adults aged 25-45 years, with a body mass index (BMI) of 20-30 kg/m2, who are generally healthy and live in the Lubbock, TX area to participate in a research study about the effect of high-protein instant ramen noodles on hunger and satiety.

This study requires a screening visit (~1 hour) and two 5-hour visits where you will be asked to consume ramen noodle meals with different amounts of protein. Following intake of these meals, blood levels of markers of hunger and satiety will be monitored, and you will be asked to complete surveys about your feelings of hunger and satiety. Following the testing, you will be provided with a buffet lunch.

You will be compensated up to $300 for your time and participation in the study. 

If You Are Interested, Contact the Study Team: Call: 806-742-3723 or email: DCHlab@ttu.edu

This study is being conducted by Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar and Dr. Kristina Petersen from the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University 

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