Volunteers Needed for Sickle Cell Trait Research Study

10/25/2022

Research volunteers are needed to evaluate the effect of exercise on laboratory tests for individuals with sickle cell trait. To qualify volunteers must have sickle cell trait, be between 18 & 70 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be pregnant.

The research team will interview those who respond to the advertisement by a virtual mechanism to determine if you qualify for the study. This will be Virtual Visit No. 1. Those who qualify will be scheduled for 2 visits to the research laboratory at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO.

On visit No 2, researchers will collect 2 tablespoons of blood and a urine sample both before and after a modest walk on a treadmill. During visit three, researchers will collect 2 tablespoons of blood and a urine sample approximately 24 hours after the second visit. 

A $25 Amazon gift card will be provided for each of the three visits (one virtual visit and 2 in-person visits) for a total of $75. 

If interested and to obtain more information contact Tim R. Randolph, Ph.D., at (314) 977-8688 or tim.randolph@health.slu.edu. Email is preferred.