Clinical research opportunities
Plastic Surgery Department seeks subjects for vaginal rejuvenation study
The Plastic Surgery Department is conducting a study to evaluate the efficacy of an IntraGen radiofrequency device and a diVa hybrid fractional laser device in improving postmenopausal vulvovaginal symptoms. Eligible subjects must be healthy, postmenopausal women between the ages of 40 and 65 who are presenting with one or more of the following symptoms: vulvar itching, burning, stinging, pain, irritation, dryness, discharge, or odor. Involvement in the study will consist of a screening visit, three treatment sessions, and one or three follow-up visits, depending on the study arm. Analysis will include, but is not limited to, questionnaire feedback, vaginal wall measurements, and micro-biopsy. Participants will be compensated $25 per nonbiopsy visit and $100 per biopsy visit. To find out more information about this study or to get involved, psresearch@mednet.swmed.edu the Department of Plastic Surgery Research.
Women needed for research study on ovarian cancer
The Department of Gynecology Oncology is conducting a research study to determine whether a blood test may be helpful in the early detection of ovarian cancer in post-menopausal women. Participants should be over the age of 50, have a least one of their ovaries, and be cancer-free for a least one year. This is a free screening for participants and they will receive the results from the blood test. For more information, contact Isabel Villalobos at 214-648-7010.
Ophthalmology seeking volunteers for research study
Do you have elevated cholesterol or triglycerides? The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern is looking for volunteers for a research study. To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old; not be diabetic; not use contact lenses; and have at least one of the following:
- Elevated triglycerides ≥ 160/dl
- LDL cholesterol ≥ 120/dl
- Non-HDL cholesterol ≥ 160/dl
Participation requires a single study visit of about 1-1½ hours involving a standard eye exam, collection of tears and meibum and a fasting blood lipid analysis. If you are eligible and choose to participate in this study, you will receive financial compensation. To find out if you can join the study, call Yesenia Leach at 214-645-3087 or Manali Shah at 214-645-2015, or contact via OphthaResearch@UTSouthwestern.edu.
Hypertension study seeking healthy volunteers
The Hypertension Section of the Cardiology Division at UT Southwestern Medical Center is conducting research to study effects of phosphate content in the diet and the nerve activity that controls blood pressure in healthy subjects, ages 18-80 with blood pressure between 120-129/80-84 mmHg. Participants will receive health examinations and blood tests at no charge. The Division is looking for healthy participants with no other medical problems – such as diabetes mellitus, liver disease, or heart problems – who are not currently on treatment for high blood pressure. The time required for participation in this study is 10-12 weeks. Research participants will be compensated for their time. If you are interested in this study, call 214-648-3188 for further information.
Find the right UT Southwestern clinical trial for you or a loved one
UT Southwestern's StudyFinder helps patients and their loved ones find clinical trials or other clinical research opportunities. StudyFinder offers a searchable listing of UTSW studies with information from ClinicalTrials.gov. Users can search by disease category (such as heart and vascular or cancer), keyword, age, and gender. Every clinical trial listed has a phone number and email address to contact for questions or enrollment. Check it out so you can help patients get access to vital clinical trial information. Questions? studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu or call 214-648-5005.