The Influence of Psychological Factors and Sleep on Pain Sensitivity in Adults
Physical Therapy Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 NoneInclusion 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 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)
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: Dec 15, 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
Lower Extremity Assessment Protocol (LEAP)
Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Oct 9, 2028 NoneInclusion 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