Research Study Opportunities

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Volunteers Wanted

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You may be able to participate in a research study. Healthy non-smoking volunteers between the ages of 18 and 45 years are needed for a research study at Duke University Medical Center’s Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology.

The study will involve diving and training of the breathing muscles during diving. Before the study, subjects must come to the laboratory (4-5 hours) for a physical exam and testing, which includes an exercise test.

Breathing during a dive will then be tested before and after 4 weeks of daily exercise of the breathing muscles and the use of common medications, such as caffeine. Subjects will be paid.

For more information, please email OxToxMechanismsStudy@duke.edu or call Mike Natoli at 919-684-6726.

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Volunteers Wanted 

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You may be eligible to participate in a research study. Physically fit healthy non-smoking volunteers between the ages of 18 and 45 years are needed for a research study at Duke University Medical Center’s Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology.

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The study will involve diving and training of the breathing muscles and its effect on endurance during diving. Prior to the study, subjects must come to the laboratory (4-5 hours) for a physical exam and testing, including an exercise test. Endurance during a dive will then be tested before and after 4 weeks of daily exercise of the breathing muscles. Subjects will be paid.

For more information, please email DIAPHRAGMstudy@duke.edu or call Mike Natoli at 919-684-6726.

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A study is being conducted in the hyperbaric chambers of the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology at Duke University Medical Center. The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of the ketogenic diet on oxygen toxicity in divers.

Participants may be male or female, between 18 and 50 years of age, in good health and physically active. Previous diving experience or experience with hyper/hypobaric exposure is not necessary. Each participant must complete a medical questionnaire prior to the study. Subjects will be compensated.

Introductions to the Hyperbaric Center are available at https://www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke-hyperbaric-medicine-clinic | http://www.dukedivemedicine.com

Please contact Michael Natoli at the Duke Hyperbaric Center Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at michael.natoli@duke.edu or 919-668-0017.