Research participants needed

High blood pressure--African Americans needed for a study of Teveten, an investigational blood pressure medication. Participation is 12 to 18 weeks; medicine will be prescribed. Call x3-3972.

HIV--HIV patients with memory loss and CD4 count of 300 or less needed for study of AIDS dementia. Volunteers can earn up to $150. Call Kim, x3-2114.

Sleep--Control subjects needed to participate in sleep studies. Call x5-8221.

Osteoarthritis--The Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology is conducting a number of clinical research studies, including studies of different drugs for osteoarthritis. For details, call Denise Coffin, x5-1647, or e-mail Denise_Coffin@urmc.rochester.edu.

Insomnia--Individuals suffering from insomnia for 6 or more months, ages 25-65, are needed to participate in a research study. Call x5-8221 or e-mail Colleen_McCallum@urmc.rochester.edu.

Indigestion--This nationwide study aims to improve treatment for non-ulcer dyspepsia, or indigestion. Must have persistent stomach discomfort, indigestion, belching, heartburn, bloating, gas pain, or nausea. Participants will receive free examinations and study medication and compensation of $200. Call Jim at the Isaac Gordon Center for Digestive Diseases at the Genesee Hospital, 263-4933.

Parental depression--To study learning in children and parent/child relationships in families with a depressed mother. Need families with children from three to eight years old who meet a list of other criteria. One visit to the University required. Participants will be paid $20 for the visit. Call the Toddler Center, x5-2014.

Depression--People with a history of recurrent major depression; currently feeling well, medication free, healthy, between ages 21-75. Call x5-8221.

Learning disabilities--University students with a reading-type learning disability are needed for a study of an alternative treatment for learning disabilities. Students must be 18 years old or older, provide official documentation of disability and indicate one faculty member of a currently enrolled course to evaluate change in disability. The study requires about eight hours of treatment on campus and keeping a daily log. For more information, or to enroll, call Dianne Vermillion, School of Nursing, x5-8860.