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Research Volunteers Needed for Sickle Cell Trait Study

10/05/2023

Research volunteers are needed to evaluate the effect of exercise on laboratory tests for individuals with sickle cell trait.

To qualify you must have sickle cell trait (SCT), be between 18 and 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 (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.

Visit No. 2: Collect 2 tablespoons of blood and a urine sample both before and after a modest walk on a treadmill
Visit No. 3: Collect 2 tablespoons of blood and a urine sample approximately 24 hours after visit No. 2

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 please contact: Tim R. Randolph, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP) at (314) 977-8688 or tim.randolph@health.slu.edu. Email is preferred.