Current Studies
An online form is available to contact study coordinators.
Cocoa Flavanol Study
Scientists at UC Davis’ Department of Nutrition
are conducting a study that examines the effects
of cocoa flavanol intake on cardiovascular health.
Flavanols are natural compounds present in foods and
beverages like cocoa, tea, grapes and apples.
To qualify for this study volunteers need to be:
- 30-55 years of age
- In good health
- Not taking any medications (hormonal contraception is acceptable)
- Not taking supplements (mineral or
vitamin supplements are acceptable)
What will participants be asked to do?
- Consume varying amounts of flavanols from cocoa over a period of 8 weeks
- Come to UC Davis for 5 study visits each lasting approximately
3 hours, and provide urine and blood samples
You will receive:
- Copies of laboratory results
- Compensation for your visits ($575)
Study Location:
- Ragle Human Nutrition Research Center, Academic Surge II, UC Davis
For more information: call (530) 752-2915 or use the online form to contact the study coordinator.
People Are Consuming More Sugar
Scientists at the University of California, Davis and the USDA are conducting a research study to determine the effects that drinking 3 sugar-sweetened beverages each day has on a person´s metabolism.
We need healthy men and women, age 18-40, who:
- Are willing to drink 3 sugar-sweetened beverages each day for approximately 18 days
- Are non-smokers and not taking thyroid, lipid-lowering, diabetes, depression or blood pressure medications
- Have extra time to devote to helping us answer this important question
Participation in this study requires a significant time commitment:
- The entire study lasts approximately 23 days.
- For portions of the study you will need to live (at no expense with all food provided) at the Clinical Research Center at the Sacramento VA Hospital located at Mather Field.
- For 3 ½ days at the beginning of the study
- For 3 ½ days at the end of the study
- You will be compensated a minimum of $1,020 for completing the study.
For more information, please call (530) 754-8093, listen for instructions about the DOSE RESPONSE SUGAR STUDY, and provide your contact information.
Additional Dose Response Sugar Study information is available online. Online form to contact study coordinator.
Volunteers Needed for a Study of Dietary Lipids
UC Davis scientists are looking for individuals 18 years or older willing to give a blood sample for a research study that seeks to learn how the small fat-containing particles (lipoproteins) in your blood interact with the blood vessels to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease leading to heart attack and stroke.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS BE ASKED TO DO?
- Provide a fasting blood sample
- Provide information such as Height, Weight, Medications and existing Medical conditions
- Consume a High Calorie Meal provided by us
- Provide a second blood sample approximately 3 hours later
ARE THERE BENEFITS TO PARTICIPATING?
- You will be compensated $20 for the day you participate.
- You may be informed of your Lipid, Cholesterol and Glucose profiles and will contribute to the medical diagnosis of cardiovascular disease.
If you have any questions or are interested, you can contact the lab at 530-752-1430 or Christina Edwards at 530-701-3787. Online form to contact study coordinator.
Resveratrol Study - Postmenopausal Women Needed for a Research Study
Scientists at UC Davis’ Department of Nutrition are conducting a study that looks at the effects of resveratrol supplements on cardiovascular health.
To qualify for this study you must be:
- A postmenopausal woman
- High blood cholesterol levels
- 50-70 years of age
- Willing to come in for 3 study visits each lasting approximately 3 hours
- Willing to consume a supplement ResA, native resveratrol, or placebo during study visits
- Not taking medication for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, cholesterol
You will receive at no cost:
- Copies of standard laboratory results
- Compensation for your visits
For more information: call (530) 752-2915 or use the online form to contact the study coordinator.