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ACTIVE STUDY: Effects of Vitamin D on Cardiovascular Health in Black Women
| Approval Status: | Approved |
|---|---|
| Number: | 78 |
| Submission Date | November 30, 2022 |
| Is this study IRB-Approved? | Yes |
| Date of NEXT IRB Review: | [294] |
| Full Study Name: | Effects of Vitamin D on Cardiovascular Health in Black Women |
| Short Study Name: | Vitamin D Study |
| College / Affiliation | Biden School, College of Health Sciences |
| Relevant Research Categories | [328] |
| Location of Study: | University of Delaware STAR Campus, 540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 |
| Description of Study: |
This research study seeks to evaluate the effects of vitamin D on sleep, blood pressure, and blood vessel function in young Black women. This is a 2-part study. Part 1 requires two visits to the lab, 2 weeks of sleep monitoring with a wrist watch, 1 day of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and a 2-hour blood vessel function testing visit. You will be compensated $50 for completing Part 1. Part 2 includes vitamin D supplementation, but is not required for participation in Part 1. If you enroll in Part 2 you will receive vitamin D supplements for 8 continuous weeks. Part 2 also requires two additional blood vessel function testing visits, two additional periods of sleep monitoring, and 2 additional days of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. You will be compensated an additional $120 for completing Part 2. |
| Will participants be compensated for participation? | |
| Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: |
no diagnosed diseases or conditions including hypertension or sleep-related disorders, BMI < 30, not taking any medications for sleep (i.e., melatonin), non-smoker, and must be willing to undergo a venous blood draw. |
| “How to Apply” Description: |
Email Krista Szymanski: kmanski@udel.edu |
| How to Apply Link: | |
| How to Apply Email: | kmanski@udel.edu |
| Contact Name: | Krista |
| Contact Last | Witman |
| Contact Email: | Kmanski@udel.edu |
| Phone: | |
| PI Name: | Melissa |
| PI Last | Witman |
| PI Email: | mwitman@udel.edu |
