To participate in one of our inpatient studies you must be a Drake Center inpatient, ages 18-74.
Below is a list of our current studies by diagnosis. To learn more and find out if you're eligible to participate, email the contact person listed.
Current studies
Stroke: Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic Stroke
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) occurs when a blood vessel ruptures within the brain parenchyma. ICH has the highest morbidity and mortality rate of any stroke subtype and an estimated 67,000 new cases occur every year in the United States. The overall objective of this study is to determine genetic components of hemorrhagic stroke. Daniel Woo, MD (University of Cincinnati Department of Neurology). For more information contact Drake Director of Clinical Research kari.dunning@uc.edu.
Dialysis: "Outcomes and resource utilization in dialysis patients in a long term care (LTAC) facility - A quality improvement initiative"
This study will collect data to determine outcomes among persons receiving dialysis. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
Incontinence-associated dermatitis wound prevalence: "Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) wound prevalence study"
This 12-week study will describe the prevalence of IAD, describe the nosocomial incidence of IAD and pressure ulcers and describe factors associated with development of IAD & pressure ulcers. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
"Determining the effect of Changing Central Line Needle-less Hubcaps Prior to Obtaining Blood Samples from a Central Line"
This study will determine if changing the tip of a central line before a blood draw increases the accuracy of the diagnosis for infection. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
Fall Risk in Older adults: "A comparative study of falls and fall-risk assessments in older adults living in an assisted-living facility and a retirement community"
This study for Bridgeway Pointe residents will determine if older adults who fall are different from those who do not fall, using fall-risk assessment tests. For more information contact Drake Director of Clinical Research kari.dunning@uc.edu
Stroke: Stroke patients and researchers benefit from our dedicated, on-site Neuromotor Recovery and Rehabilitation Laboratory.
"A pilot study of the NuStep, fitted with electric stimulation"
This study will determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a regimen of affected leg training using the NuStep device with functional electric stimulation among persons receiving acute stroke rehabilitation. Contact Stephen Page at 513-558-2754 or Stephen.Page@uc.edu.
"Peroneal Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Persons with Acute Stroke: A Pilot Study"
This study will determine changes in function with the use of the L300 FES unit during inpatient rehabilitation. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
Tracheostomy patients: "The Effect of Open versus Capped Tracheostomy on Swallowing"
This study will determine the effect of tracheostomy tubes on the ability to swallow. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
Ventilator patients: "Effect of fish oil - eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) on chronic ventilator patients in a long-term acute care setting"
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of adding fish oil (omega 3 fatty acid supplement) to a tube feeding for persons on ventilators. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
"Effectiveness of a New Collaborative Approach to Therapy for Patients on Mechanical Ventilation"
This study will determine the effectiveness of a new program that combines respiratory therapy with physical and occupational therapy treatment sessions to facilitate earlier and more advanced rehab therapy, while safely managing the patient's cardiopulmonary status. Contact Drake Director of Clinical Research, kari.dunning@uc.edu.
Outpatient studies