Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Pain Sensitivity in Adults Following Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Surgery

Physical Therapy Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Adults aged 18 years and older,
  • Had lower extremity musculoskeletal surgery within the previous 6 months.

Effect of Fatigue on Quadriceps Force Control After ACL Reconstruction – Uninjured Control Group

Kinesiology Deadline: May 1, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age of 18-35
  • No history of lower extremity surgery ever
  • No history of lower extremity injury (defined as seeking medical attention) within the last 2 years

Reliability of VO2max and Muscle Oxygenation Measures During Upper- and Lower-Body Air-Braked Ergometry

Kinesiology Deadline: Feb 28, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Between 18-45 year old
  • Completed ≥150 minutes per week of moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise

The Effects of 24-Hour Activity on Cardiometabolic Health in Females

Health Sciences Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Female age 18-45
  • Own a smartphone with the ability to sync activity data
  • Able to read, write, and speak in English

The Effects of a Novel Breathing Exercise on Respiratory, Postural, and Muscular Performance

Physical Therapy Deadline: Apr 1, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Participants must be between 18 and 30 years of age
  • Participants must be able to read and write in English,

Yoga Energy Expenditure Study

Kinesiology Deadline: Mar 20, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Adults 18-40 years of age   
  • Familiarity with the names of foundational yoga poses  
  • Physical activity is not contraindicated (i.e., no affirmative responses on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone [PAR-Q+])  

 

Dual-Task Brain Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 5, 2028 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • are between the ages of 18-35 years,
  • either have had an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery or have not had an injury to either of your knees,
  • have not been medically diagnosed with a concussion in the previous 6 months,
  • have not been medically diagnosed with colorblindness,
  • have no known neurological (nervous system) disorder (i.e. Multiple Sclerosis),
  • have not taken opioid medication (pain medication) in the last 2 weeks,
  • are not pregnant of planning to become present during study participation, and
  • have no contraindications to brain MRI (you will complete a screening form).

Assessing the needs of Cuban Immigrants

Social Work, Center for Behavioral Health Research and Training Deadline: Jul 1, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years or older
  • Must be a Cuban immigrant living in the U.S.A. who immigrated after July 11, 2021

Characterizing Nordic Hamstring Exercise Performance

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 1, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Physically Active Adults (Current Tegner Activity Scale of at least 5)
  • Male and female adults, aged 18-30 years

Brain-muscle communication after ACL injury

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

Inclusion criteria – ACL group:

  • Age 18-35 years
  • History of primary unilateral ACL reconstruction (ACLR) within last 2 years
  • No history of any lower limb surgery besides the current ACLR
  • Medical clearance to initiate jogging

Inclusion criteria – Uninjured group:

  • Age 18-35 years
  • No history of lower extremity surgery
  • No history of lower extremity injury (defined as seeking medical attention) within last 2 years

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