Volunteer for Vital Research Studies
SPARK Project
Study Coordinators: Shannon Lambert
Location: IEA Seneca and community locations in Oconee County
Email: sparkiea@clemson.edu
Objective: Strengthening Personal Awareness and Readiness with Knowledge (SPARK) is a community-based initiative designed to promote brain health through free and confidential memory screenings.
Active Mind Study
Study Coordinator: Megan Schumpert
Location: Seneca, SC
Study Website: activemindstudy.com
Objective: This study will determine if computerized brain training exercises can improve everyday abilities and reduce the risk of dementia in persons at a higher risk.
SC Grandparent Caregiver Health Study
Study Coordinator: Allison Walton
Email: grandfamilystudysc@gmail.com
Objective: This study will explore connections between everyday experiences and aspects of health for grandparents raising their grandchildren using a study-provided smartphone and smartwatch across 14 days.
The Black American United Memory & Aging Project
Study Coordinator: Marsha Hampton Jarmon
Location: Nationwide
Study Website: secure.ba-umap.com
Objective: To examine how factors across multiple domains (i.e., sociocultural, environmental, behavioral and biological) impact progressive cognitive decline in a longitudinal sample of middle-aged and older Black adults.
Couples Healthy Aging Project
Study Coordinator: Marsha Hampton Jarmon
Location: Florida
Study Website: lpclifespan.com
Objective: To identify the mechanisms through which Interpersonal Conscientiousness promotes healthier cognitive aging in a sample of participants.
The Free-Living Human Movement Study
Study Coordinator: Reed Gurchiek
Location: Seneca, SC
Study Website: Click Here
Objective: The Free-Living Human Movement Study measures human motion in everyday life to understand how physical and cognitive functioning are related in older adults.
We are looking for dedicated volunteers just like you! Whether you're a healthy individual or someone with specific health conditions, your participation is vital in helping us answer important questions that impact the health of our friends, family, and community.
By volunteering for one of our research studies, you’ll contribute to advancements in healthcare and gain valuable insights into your own health. Your involvement can help us discover new treatments and interventions that improve the lives of older adults in South Carolina.
By participating, you contribute to important health research that can lead to new treatments and improvements in care. You’ll also gain valuable insights into your own health and well-being.
We welcome adult volunteers of all backgrounds! This includes healthy individuals and those with specific health conditions. Eligibility criteria vary by study, so check the details for each opportunity.
Yes! Some studies offer compensation for your time and participation and additional benefits like health screenings or educational resources.
Absolutely. Your privacy is a top priority. All personal information and data collected during the study will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.
To participate, simply fill out the PALS Network form on our website or contact us for more information. We’ll guide you through the process!
Please reach out to our research team at IEA@clemson.edu with any questions
We’re here to help! If you have more questions, feel free to ask! Your interest in research is important to us.
Please reach out to our research team at IEA@clemson.edu.
