Volunteer for a Study
Blood Donors needed for Research Purposes
Dr. Christine McDonald's laboratory is in need of blood donors. Donors will be monetarily compensated for up to 8 ounces (240 cc) of blood. If interested, please contact Dr. McDonald by phone (445-7058) or email mcdonac2@ccf.org. A signed consent form is required.
Obesity and Insulin Resistance Studies
Obesity is the primary cause of insulin resistance, a metabolic abnormality that progresses to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and greatly increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Over 30% of the US population is obese, with around 10% being diabetic. Several studies indicate that a diet and exercise lifestyle alteration can alleviate several symptoms associated with T2DM and greatly reduce CVD prevalence. The primary aim of the Kirwan research group is to understand the mechanisms of diet and exercise-induced reversal of insulin resistance. All work is NIH-funded and metabolic testing takes place in the Clinical Research Unit at the Cleveland Clinic.
LOGIX Trial
The low glycemic index diet and exercise clinical research study is a fully supervised 12 week exercise training intervention combined with either a high or a low glycemic index diet. We are looking to recruit 60-80 year old men and women who are overweight and inactive. Volunteers will undergo a series of metabolic tests including blood work, tissue imaging, and measures of insulin sensitivity.
For further information please call Julianne Filion, R.N. on (216) 445-5553