Mental Health clinical trials at UC Irvine
2 research studies open to eligible people
Emotion-Diet Interactions in Pregnancy
open to eligible females ages 18-40
This study will investigate how maternal emotional state following a controlled stress exposure in pregnancy influences blood glucose and insulin levels after eating a standardized meal, and whether the effects of emotional state on blood glucose and insulin is different after eating a healthy meal (low GI) compared to a less healthy meal (high GI).
Irvine, California and other locations
Ethnic Influences on Stress, Energy Balance and Obesity in Adolescents
open to eligible females ages 13-17
The study will examine the mechanisms linking race, stress and biobehavioral factors to energy balance and obesity in both natural and controlled environments in African-American and Caucasian adolescent females. A Hispanic/Latina cohort has recently been added with permission for the sponsor.
Irvine, California
Our lead scientists for Mental Health research studies include Karen Lindsay Uma Rao, MD.
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