Melatonin & Recovery
Kinesiology Deadline: Apr 7, 2027 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Male or female between the ages of 18-40 years old.
- Healthy and ready for physical activity as determined by questionnaires you complete about your health status.
- Currently resistance training and have trained for a minimum of 6 months. To be included, you must have completed 3 resistance training sessions (defined as muscle strengthening activities such as free weights, weight machines, or calisthenics, etc.) per week with at least one lower body session. This will be determined by a Training History Questionnaire (THQ).
- Premenopausal, with a regular menstrual period as determined by the menstrual status questionnaire (female participants only).
- Currently not pregnant and do not intend to become pregnant (female participants
only). - Currently not taking dietary supplements that may affect study outcomes (e.g., creatine, beta-alanine) and willing refrain from taking such supplements while enrolled in the study. If you are currently using such supplements, you will be permitted to enroll in the study after not taking such supplements for a period of four weeks.
- Willing to adhere to all pre-testing visit instructions including abstaining from exercise for the duration of the study and abstaining from alcohol for 24 hours prior to each study visit.
- Currently consuming ≤ 300mg caffeine (≤ three 8oz cups of coffee) per day on average and willing to keep caffeine intake consistent throughout the duration of the study. Also willing to avoid caffeine intake for 12 hours prior to visits 3, 4 and 5 and not consume caffeine the morning of these visits.
- Free from previous or current lower body injuries that may limit your ability to complete either exercise or physical assessments.
- Highly likely to be successful at providing the required blood samples. This will be determined during visit 1 by a certified phlebotomist.
- Not regularly taking any type of prescription or over-the-counter medication which might affect the assessments, or having any chronic illnesses, which require medical care. This will be determined in your medical history questionnaire.
Pain Sensitivity in Adults Following Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Surgery
Physical Therapy Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Adults aged 18 years and older,
- Had lower extremity musculoskeletal surgery within the previous 6 months.
Dual-Task Brain Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 5, 2028 PaidInclusion 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).
Dual-Task Balance after ACL Reconstruction
Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Sep 3, 2027 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
ACL Group:
- Age of 18-35 years
- History of only one ACL reconstruction within the previous 2 years
- Medical clearance for return to unrestricted activity
Uninjured Group:
- Age of 18-35 years
- No history of lower limb surgery
- No history of significant lower limb injury within previous 6 months (defined as seeking medical attention, or missing >3 consecutive practices or games)
Core Musculature and Balance of Dancers
Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- At least 14 years old
- Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent
- Have at least 3 years of ballet experience
- Currently practice dance technique
- At least 1 hour per week over the past 6 months
- Are familiar with basic ballet terminology
Dancers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers of Receiving Quality Healthcare
Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Currently identify as:
- a dancer
- a dance parent
- a dance teach/choreographer/coach
- a dance studio/company/program director or equivalent
Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers of Delivering Dance-Specific Care
Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- At least 18 years old
- A licensed or certified healthcare provider
- A student in an accredited professional healthcare program
The impact of vaping on laryngeal and respiratory functions
Communication Sciences and Disorders Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- Adult, aged 18-30 years old
- Native speaker of American English
- Either non-smoker / non-vaper for at least 5 years -OR- a daily vaper for a minimum of 6 months.
Measuring Aided Language Development
Communication Sciences and Disorders, FAAST Assistive Technology Center Deadline: Nov 1, 2026 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- 3;6 – 4;11 years of age
- Speech that is very difficult to understand and would benefit from augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Diagnosis of cerebral palsy with typical language comprehension or
- Diagnosis of childhood apraxia with typical language comprehension or
- Diagnosis of Down syndrome
- Ability to directly select symbols on a tablet or speech generating device
- Available to attend 1-hour intervention sessions at UCF twice weekly for 2 years.
Vital capacity & airflow measurement for voice evaluation: A Vortex Whistle System
Communication Sciences and Disorders Deadline: Jun 15, 2028 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- 5 to 90+ years
- Ability to understand and carry out test instructions in English