We are looking for volunteers to participate in our research studies.  All IMAGE studies are approved by the Colorado Multiple Institution Review Board (COMIRB) and funded by organizations such as the National Institutes of Health.  

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The MOXI Study is examining how the use of ibuprofen in older, exercising women and men affects muscle and bone health. Eligible participants are 60-75 years of age who are not currently in a weight lifting program, have no history of peptic ulcers or stomach bleeding, and do not typically use acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin or similar drugs more than 3 days per month. (COMIRB #06-0769) 

The POEM Study is examining whether 6 months of cardiovascular exercise training or a study drug (Pioglitazone) can improve memory function.  Eligible participants are healthy adults over the age of 55 years  who are experiencing mild memory problems, are non-smokers, are not diabetic, and are not regularly exercising. (COMIRB #07-1215) 

The POWER study is examining the roles that exercise training and the female sex hormone estrogen play in preventing fat gain in women.  Eligible participants are healthy women between 18-45 years, who have regular menstrual cycles, and are not currently using hormonal contraceptives. (COMIRB #06-0512) 

The FLARE study is examining how leg and hip liposuction surgery affects fat metabolism and cardiovascular health. Eligible women are healthy, pre- or postmenopausal (35-60 years), are good candidates for leg and hip liposuction surgery and who are not using oral contraceptives or hormone therapy. (COMIRB #07-0339) 

The SHAPE study is examining how short-term changes in estrogen affect cardiovascular health. Eligible women  are premenopausal (18-40 years), perimenopausal  (40-55 years), and postmenopausal (45-70 years), are non-smokers, have normal blood pressure, and are not taking birth control or hormone therapy. (COMIRB #06-0537)  

The MUSE study is investigating the effects of estrogen on changes in muscle due to lack of use. Eligible women are 21-40 years of age, who have regular menstrual cycles, are not currently using hormonal contraceptives, are physically active but not competitive athletes, and willing to wear a knee brace and use crutches for 9 days. (COMIRB #07-0379) 

The SCALE study is examining the role of the sex hormone estrogen and weight loss on the metabolism of the stress hormone cortisol.  Eligible participants are overweight/obese but otherwise healthy, non-smoking postmenopausal (40-59 years), not currently on hormone replacement, and willing to take part in a 1 month estrogen therapy study followed by a 4 month supervised exercise program to lose weight. (COMIRB #07-0278)