Sodium Sensing Study
for healthy individuals 40 - 60
RECEIVE UP TO $500, HEALTH TEST RESULTS, AND 14 DAYS OF FREE FOOD
Researchers at the University of Delaware are conducting a research study for healthy individuals ages 40-60 to better understand how the brain senses sodium.
The purpose of this study is to understand how the brain senses sodium and if there is a difference in how sodium is sensed in salt sensitive versus salt resistant individuals.
Interested individuals in the age range can fill out the interest form and will be contacted by the lab to set up an initial health screening at the University of Delaware to see if they are qualified to participate.
Study Details
- Receive up to $500
- Receive 14 days of food
- Receive the results from a standard physical exam
Help UD researchers understand how the brain senses salt
Free parking for all study visits
- Initial heath screening at UD’s Nurse Managed Primary Care Center (NMPCC)
- MRI Scans at The Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging.
- 8 study visits at the University of Delaware that take place over approximately 3 months.
- Follow 2 different diets for 7 days each (food is provided and food preferences are considered).
You may be eligible to participate if you…
Are a healthy individual age 40 - 60
Have a normal body weight
- Are a non-smoker in reasonably good health
- Can attend visits at the University of Delaware
*Filling out the interest form does not guarantee you will be elligible for the study. Once you've filled out the interest form you will be contacted by the research team with next steps.
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