Early Infant Research Group
What do we study?
- A research study investigating infant understanding of attachment in relation to parenting behavior and infant development.
What's involved in participation?
- A 1.5-hour visit in the lab
- Parents will fill out background information, interact with their infant, and put together stories from a set of words provided.
- Infants will watch videotaped events.
Eligibility?
- Parents with infants at about 4-5 months.
Is compensation provided?
- You will be offered a $50 gift card for the lab visit.
How to participate?
Appointments are scheduled at your convenience! We offer Monday through Saturday visits, with parking provided.
Email: babylab@missouri.edu
How to contact us?
Email: babylab@missouri.edu
Couples’ Rhythms and Heart Health Study
What do we study?
- We are studying how couples' daily routines (like sleep and activity patterns) and relationship
quality relate to health among middle-aged couples where at least one partner has type 2
diabetes. This study uses wearable devices and brief smartphone surveys over a 20-day period.
What's involved in participation?
- One or two in-person laboratory visits at the University of Missouri
- Wear a wrist device (Actiwatch) and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) on the arm over 20 days
- Complete short smartphone-based surveys 4 times/day for 20 days
Eligibility?
- Married or long-term cohabiting couple (together for 1+ years)
- Both partners are between ages 45–64
- Both partners are overweight or obese
- At least one partner has type 2 diabetes
Is compensation provided?
- Each partner can earn up to $215 (up to $430 per couple) for full participation
How to participate?
- To participate reach us by email eunjintracy@missouri.edu. Our location is University of Missouri MU Physical Activity and Wellness (PAW). Gwynn Hall, Room 004, Columbia, MO 65211
How to contact us?
Name: Dr. Eunjin Lee Tracy
Email: eunjintracy@missouri.edu
Care Relationships and Networks in ADRD (CARE-NET) Study
What do we study?
- We are seeking volunteers for a research study to better understand the experiences of adult children caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia (ADRD).
What's involved in participation?
- Completing a survey related to the caregiving experience, other people who help you with care, and well-being (30-60 min).
- Some participants may also be invited to complete an additional interview with a researcher so we can learn more about your experiences (30-60 min).
Eligibility?
- Aged 18 or older
- Have a parent with ADRD
- Currently provide care for that parent
- Proficient in English
- Biological, adoptive, foster, and step-parent relationships are all welcome. You may be eligible to participate regardless of whether your parent with ADRD resides in their own home, with other family members, in a residential facility or memory care unit, or in some other setting.
Is compensation provided?
- Participants will be compensated $50 for the survey and $25 for the interview. The study can be completed fully remotely.
How to participate?
Please click this link to complete a screening form (< 5 min) to determine your eligibility for the study. The research team will review your responses and reach out to you if you are eligible to participate. Form: https://sites.google.com/view/care-net-study/about?authuser=0&pli=1
How to contact us?
- Name: Hanamori Skoblow
- Email: skoblowh@missouri.edu