Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

The Influence of Psychological Factors and Sleep on Pain Sensitivity in Adults

Physical Therapy Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Adults aged 18 to 35 years
  • Had lower extremity musculoskeletal surgery within the previous 6 months.
  • An age-matched control group of adults without a history of lower extremity musculoskeletal surgery will also be included.

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).

Dual-Task Balance after ACL Reconstruction

Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Sep 3, 2027 Paid

Inclusion 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)

The impact of vaping on laryngeal and respiratory functions

Communication Sciences and Disorders Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 Paid

Inclusion 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: Dec 15, 2026 Paid

Inclusion 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 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  •   5 to 90+ years
  •   Ability to understand and carry out test instructions in English

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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