Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

BFR and Creatine in Women

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jan 7, 2024 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are female between the ages of 18 to 35
  • Recreationally active, defined as meeting the ACSM standards for recreationally active individuals of participating in physical activity ≥ 150 minutes exercise/week.
  • Not following a resistance training program
  • Are Not currently taking creatine monohydrate or have not taken it in the last 6 weeks
  • No known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, muscular, and/or coronary heart disease (i.e. heart failure, diabetes, COPD, etc.)
  • Do not regularly use prescription medication (not including contraceptives)
  • Are not currently seeking medical care.
  • Are not currently pregnant.

The Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Aerobic and Muscular Function

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 16, 2023 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • 18-35 year old aerobically trained males or females (defined as an average of 150 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week for the past six months).
  • Willing to come for all four visits.

Test-retest Reliability of Hip Adductor and Abductor Strength Measurements

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jul 31, 2023 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Females 18-35 years old
  • Recreationally active

Deadlifts for Chronic Low Back Pain

Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2023 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age between 18 and 45 years.
  • Have had nonspecific low back pain for more than 12 weeks.
  • Current level of back pain must be at least 4/10 on the 11-point numeric pain rating scale.

Cycle Ergometry and Physical Working Capacity at Pain Threshold

Kinesiology Deadline: Aug 31, 2023 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • male or female between the ages of 18 and 45 who is recreationally active
  • currently pain-free

Functional Performance Tests in Active Adults

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Oct 1, 2023 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age 18-35
  • Physically active according to ACSM guidelines (30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days per week)

Exercise Thresholds

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2023 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are ages 18-50
  • Aerobically trained males and females (an average of 150 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic running or cycling per week for the past 6 months)
  • Are willing to come in for all testing visits
  • No known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, muscular, and/or coronary heart disease
  • No current injury that would limit the ability to exercise on a stationary bike
  • Do not regularly use prescription medication other than birth control
  • Are not seeking medical care for a condition that would alter the response to exercise
  • Not currently pregnant

Acute Effects of Resistance Exercise Among Individuals with MS

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jan 31, 2024 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Individual between the ages of 18 to 58
  • Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
  • Are able to walk 10 meters without assistance
  • Are willing to come in for all 4 visits
  • No other known cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, muscular, and/or coronary heart disease
  • No Multiple Sclerosis relapse in the past 30 days
  • Are not currently undergoing a rehabilitation protocol
  • Are not currently seeking medical care for a chronic condition that could limit exercise capacity other than multiple sclerosis
  • Are not currently pregnant

Brain Stimulation: Active Motor Threshold

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 30, 2024 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Healthy adult aged 18-30, with a body mass index between 18.5-35.0 kg/m2
  • Willingness to comply with exercise, caffeine, and alcohol requirements.
  • Willingness to perform maximal strength testing and undergo brain stimulation.
  • Have no other major underlying health concerns and circumstances as described in the pre-enrollment health screen administered before enrollment.

Predicting Total Arterial Occlusion Pressure for BFR Exercise

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 4, 2023 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Men and women between the ages of 18 to 35
  • Are willing to come in for one visit lasting 1hr

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