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Research Studies

Current clinical research studies being conducted on the TTUHSC campus

Dr. Tijani and Gomez, FY2025-228, Sickle Cell Disease Severity Prediction from the Magnetic Signature and Hemoglobin Content of Blood Cells.

View the flyer here.

Healthy Volunteers are needed to participate in a study examining the magnetic characteristics and iron quantification in blood cells obtained from healthy and Sickle Cell individuals.

  • Healthy Participants (Self-Reported) will be asked to donate 50ML (3tablespoons) of blood
  • Minimum weight of 110 lbs and must not be pregnant
  • If Interested call 806.543.8994 or email clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu.

Pediatric Healthy Volunteers Needed for a Research Study

  • Pediatric healthy volunteers are needed to participate in a study comparing dental health in pediatric patients with and without sickle cell disease.
  • This study requires participants to attend a single dental visit.  Participants will receive compensation of $25.
  • Participants must be 5-18 years old and have no chronic illnesses to be eligible.
  • If interested, please contact the Clinical Research Institute at 806.543.8994 or 806.743.4067 or clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu

Drs. Tijani and Gomez, L22-274, Magnetic Characteristics of Blood Cells in Anemia:L22-274 Flyer

Healthy Volunteers are needed to participate in a study examining the magnetic characteristics and iron quantification in blood cells obtained from healthy and anemic individuals.

  • Healthy Participants (Self-Reported) will be asked to donate 50mL (3 tablespoons) of blood
  • Minimum weight of 110 lbs and must not be pregnant
  • If interested call 806.543.8994 or email clinicalresearch@ttuhsc.edu

The Neuromuscular Response to Eccentric Muscle Damage in Younger and Older Females

We are looking for:

  • Younger females (18-35 years old) with regular menstruation or are on oral, hormonal contraceptive pills
  • Older females (65-80 years old) not be on any hormone replacement therapies
  • Participants who do not have:
    • A body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2
    • A history of lower extremity surgery
    • A history of myocardial infarction in the last year
    • Any known neuromuscular or metabolic disease(s)
  • Compensation of up to $30 for the completion of the study
  • If interested, please contact the Department of Kinesiology & Sports Management at Jocob Mota, PhD, Kathryn Southall at ksm.NOPL@ttu.edu.