A NEW 2009 RECRUITING STUDY:
Adherence and Health Effects of Video Dance Exercise and Brisk Walking in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PI: Stephanie A. Studenski, MD
Description: A study to evaluate the health effects of moderate intensity exercise for postmenopausal women ages 50 - 65 using the video dance game, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) and brisk walking.
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY PLEASE CONTACT:
Courtney White
412/692-2331
Previous Recruiting Studies:
Fear of Falling: Integrating Psychological and Gait Constructs
PI: Rakie Cham, PhD
Description: Through this study, we will gain a fundamental understanding of the relationship between fear of falling, mental health and walking behavior. This study may have important implications in the treatment of fear of falling and its adverse effects.
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY PLEASE CONTACT:
Brooke Coley
(412) 624-9898
Is Intentional Weight Loss Detrimental or Beneficial for Function in Older Adults?
And if Older Adults Lose Weight, What are Potentially the Most Effective Strategies for Healthy Weight Loss?
PI: Bret Goodpaster, PhD
Description: The increasing prevalence of obesity in older adults has raised important questions about whether weight loss is detrimental or beneficial for function in older adults. And, if older adults intentionally lose weight, what are potentially the most effective strategies for healthy weight loss?
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY PLEASE CONTACT:
Krista Clark, MS, RD, LDN
(412) 692-2415
Records of Walking (ROW) Study
PI: Elizabeth Schlenk, PhD, RN
Description: The purpose of the ROW Study is to look at six ways to measure walking in older adults and find out which methods they prefer and found easiest to use.
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY PLEASE CONTACT:
ROW Study Project Office
(412) 383-9783
Restoring Skill in Walking: A Motor Re-Learning Approach to Intervention for Older Adults with Mobility Disability
PI: Jessie VanSwearingen, PhD, PT
Description: While exercise appears to improve physical function and may reduce falls for older adults, less is known about specific interventions or the relation between response to intervention and the underlying problems. We will compare response to a general exercise program for improving strength, flexibility and endurance and response to an exercise program focusing on improving movement control (skill) on walking ability and confidence in walking and balance in older adults with mild to moderate walking problems.
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY PLEASE CONTACT:
Lisa Desantes
(412) 692-2462
The effect of a balance training program on function in patients with total knee arthroplasty – A pilot research study
PI: Sara Piva, PhD, PT
Description: The overall aim of this research is to perform a preliminary test of the feasibility and effectiveness of balance training as an adjunct to the traditional exercise program to improve function following TKA.
The following are the criteria that need to be met by anyone interested in participateing:
Individuals older than 50 years of age who have had TKR surgery within the past 2 to 6 months and:
• Are able to walk short distances without a cane or walker
• Have not had a TKR on the other knee
• Have no other disease that affect their lower limbs
• Have no acute illness or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
• Do not have severe visual problem
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN THIS STUDY PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Piva
(412) 383-6712
**INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO CONTACT
THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CLAUDE D. PEPPER RESEARCH REGISTRY**
The Pittsburgh Pepper Registry is a group of older adults who are surveyed yearly by telephone to determine eligibility for research studies.
By joining the Registry, you have the opportunity (but no obligation) to participate in a variety of research studies.
IF INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF THE PEPPER RESEARCH REGISTRY PLEASE CONTACT:
Janet Bonk OR Jennifer Rush
(412) 383-1564
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