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.
Walking Exercise for Muscle Function
Kinesiology Deadline: Mar 4, 2026 NoneInclusion 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
Weighted Vest Exercise for Older Adults
Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 1, 2025 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Must be 60 years of age or older.
- Based on a phone screening, must not have any health-related conditions, diseases, or injuries that would prevent safe participation.
- Able to safely participate in a single-session research study involving physical tasks performed with and without a weighted vest.
Perimenopause and Pain
Physical Therapy Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Female between the ages of 40 to 55
- Experiencing variable menstrual cycle length (>7 days different from normal) over the previous 6 months.
Vital capacity & airflow measurement for voice evaluation: A Vortex Whistle System, 18-30 years old
Communication Sciences and Disorders Deadline: Sep 1, 2025 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- 18 to 30 years
- Ability to understand and carry out test instructions in English
Effect of Fatigue on Quadriceps Force Control After ACL Reconstruction
Kinesiology Deadline: May 1, 2026 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- Age of 18-35 years
- History of ACL reconstruction within the last 2 years
- Medical clearance for return to running
Grip Strength and Brain Stimulation Study For Older Adults
Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Apr 25, 2025 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- Healthy adult aged ≥ 60 years , with a body mass index between 5-35.0 kg/m2.
- Willingness to comply with exercise, caffeine, and alcohol requirements.
- Willingness to perform maximal grip strength testing
- Have no other major underlying health concerns and circumstances as described in the pre-enrollment health screen administered before enrollment.
Hearing Aid Noise Reduction
Communication Sciences and Disorders Deadline: Jun 1, 2025 PaidInclusion Qualifications:
- You are between 50 and 80 years old
- You currently wear hearing aids
- You are a smartphone user
- You are a fluent English speaker
Test-Retest Reliability of the SWAY Phone Application
Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 30, 2025 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- Age 18-30 years.
- ACL Reconstruction within the last 4 months – 2 years.
- Exercise recreationally at least 2x per week.
Exploration of the Ballet-Specific Movement Screen in Dancers
Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Apr 29, 2025 NoneInclusion Qualifications:
- At least 18 years old
- Have at least 3 years of ballet experience
- Currently practice ballet technique at least 1 hour per week
- Understand basic ballet terminology
