Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Physiology of Force Control in Uninjured Adults

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

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

Evaluating Social Connectivity and Enjoyment in Game-Based Multiplayer EMG Training

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jul 11, 2025 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Available for an in-person session at the University of Central Florida campus or Limbitless Solutions facility
  • Between the ages of 18 and 64 and able to consent
  • Have never used the Limbitless Solutions myoelectric prosthesis or Flex controller
  • Have full control of upper extremities
  • Have not had an injury to hands or arms that is currently impacting upper extremity control

Effects Of Sprint Interval Training on Physical Working Capacity at Pain Intensity Threshold (PWCPIT)

Kinesiology Deadline: Oct 1, 2025 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Male, between the ages of 18 – 35
  • Recreationally active
  • Complete less that 150 minutes of endurance training per week (running, biking, swimming, etc.)

Examining Test-Retest Reliability of Five Bioimpedance Devices

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Oct 31, 2025 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • A male or female adult (18-54 years old) or older adult (55+ years old)
  • Not missing any limbs/do not have any prosthetic limbs
  • Free from implanted pacemakers/defibrillators
  • Free from open cuts/wounds on your right hand and foot

Walking Exercise for Muscle Function

Kinesiology Deadline: Mar 4, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • 18-65 years old
  • Diagnosed with MS
  • Can walk at least 10 meters (with or without assistive devices)
  • No recent MS relapse (past month)
  • No recent medication changes (past two months)
  • No cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, or additional neurological conditions
  • Not currently pregnant

Effect of Fatigue on Quadriceps Force Control After ACL Reconstruction

Kinesiology Deadline: May 1, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age of 18-35 years
  • History of ACL reconstruction within the last 2 years
  • Medical clearance for return to running

Post Exercise Ischemic Conditioning on Muscle Recovery

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jul 31, 2025 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Male or female between the ages of 18-35
  • Are willing to come in for all six visits

Dynavision Cross-Training

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are male or female between the ages of 18-40 years old.
  • Are healthy and ready for physical activity as determined by the Physical Activity
  • Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and the Medical Health History Questionnaire (MHQ).
  • Are recreationally active (defined according to ACSM standards of at least 150 minutes exercise per week)
  • Are willing to abstain from dietary supplementation that are viewed by study investigators to confound the outcomes of the study such as phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo biloba extract, and tyrosine.
  • Reported habitual caffeine consumption <300 mg·day−1 via completion of a brief, caffeine habits chart.
  • No previous experience on the Dynavision D2 Mode B or Mode A Assessment.
  • Are not taking any performance enhancing drugs.
  • Are not taking prescription or over the counter medications which might affect your performance in the assessment sessions.
  • Are not pregnant and do not intend to become pregnant.
  • Have no chronic illness requiring medical attention.
  • Have no visual impairments that would interfere with study participation, or impairment correctable with corrective lenses

Lower Extremity Assessment Protocol (LEAP)

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Oct 9, 2028 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age 12-45 years
  • History of knee injury (e.g., ACL tear, meniscus tear, patellofemoral pain, osteoarthritis) or surgery (e.g., ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy or repair, total knee arthroplasty) within the last 2 years

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