Research Projects
"Acupuncture in Menopause (AIM) Study"
NOTE: Currently recruiting participants. See www.ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Kristen Prevette at (336) 713–0246 for information.
"An Analysis of the Effects of North American Ginseng on the Influenza Vaccine Responses in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia"
Leslie Ellis, MD - Principal Investigator
Kevin High, MD, MS - Co-Investigator
Doug Case, PhD - Co-Investigator
"Supportive Intervention Program Study (SIPS)"
Participants undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer willl receive one of two
Supportive Intervention Programs: yoga skills training OR education and counseling.
Stephanie Sohl, PhD - Co-Principle Investigator
Nancy Avis, PhD - Co-Principle Investigator
Suzanne Danhauer, PhD - Co-Investigator
NOTE: Currently recruiting participants. See flyer or contact Kathryn Josephs-Finlay at (33) 716-0170.
"Effects of Time, Touch and Attention on the Autonomic Nervous System"
Maggie Dailey, BA, MPH
Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH, FAAP
Erica Rosenberger, PhD
Hossam Shaltout, PhD
"Touch and Attention with MRI"
NOTE: Currently recruiting participants.
"Yoga and Brain Cancer: A Feasibility Study"
Suzanne Danhauer, PhD - Principle Investigator
"Improving Vitamin D Status in Home-Bound Elders"
Denise Houston, PhD - Principle Investigator
Jamehl Demmons, MD - Co-Investigator
Janet Tooze, PhD - Co-Investigator
Brooke Davis, ANP - Co-Investigator
"Vitamin D and Vitamin K Status and Physical Function in Heart Failure"
Dalane Kitzman, MD - Co-Principle Investigator
Kyla Shea, PhD - Co-Principle Investigator
Reider Wallin, PhD - Co-Investigator
Michael Callahan, PhD - Co-Investigator
“Ambient Therapy Efforts that Potentially Offer Sustainable Self-Care Opportunities for Children and Adolescents and their Families Coping with Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Disorders"
Kim Hutchinson, EdD, LCAS - Clinical Nurse Specialist for Behavioral Health Services
Suzanne Melcher, MA, LRT/CTRS, LMBT - Recreation and Massage Therapist
Matthew Hough, DO - Attending Psychiatrist for Pediatric Behavioral Health
“Impact of Healing Touch Education for Nurses on Heart Rate Variability and Functional Outcome Measures”
Charles Tegeler, MD - McKinney-Avant Professor of Neurology
Rong Tang, MD - Neurology
Deborah Larrimore, RN, CHTP/I - Nursing
Sally Cowgill, RN, MSN, OCN - Unit-Based Educator, NCBH
“Promoting Enhanced Leisure Satisfaction for Individuals with Physically Disabling Conditions: A Pilot Project Utilizing CLUB Independence Clients”
Julie Bradwell, LRT/CTRS - Department of Recreation Therapy
Dr. Charu Badlani - Neurology