Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Yoga For Insomnia

Kinesiology Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Adults 18-40 years
  • Insufficiently inactive define by the L-CAT (responses below public health physical activity guidelines)
  • physical activity is not contraindicated (i.e., no affirmative responses on the PAR-Q+
  • Adults with diagnosed insomnia disorder and score ≥ 10 on the ISI
  • Good sleeps a score < 10 (no history of sleep disorder)
  • Basic understanding of yoga poses
  • Access to a smart device (such as a smartphone or tablet)

Yoga Energy Expenditure Study

Kinesiology Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Adults 18-40 years of age
  • Familiarity with the names of foundational yoga poses
  • Physical activity is not contraindicated (i.e., no affirmative responses on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone [PAR-Q+])

Effects of Caffeine on Cycling Performance

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Feb 26, 2027 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Male and female adults (18-35 years of age).
  • Are physically active (≥150 minutes per week of physical activity plus muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days)
  • Willing to follow all pre-visit restrictions (no caffeine within 12 hours, no alcohol within 24 hours, no strenuous exercise within 24 hours, no food within 3 hours, at least 6 hours of sleep the night before and arrive well hydrated).
  • Not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and not actively trying to become pregnant during study participation, based on self-report.

Use of Functional Testing by Clinicians, Healthcare Providers, and Students in Healthcare/Exercise Science Focused Programs

Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Mar 1, 2027 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

You must be 18 years of age or older and be a healthcare provider, clinician, practitioner (e.g., athletic trainer, physical therapist, physician, physiotherapist, sport scientist, strength and conditioning coach), or a student in a healthcare or sport science-related program that could administer functional testing with patients/clients/athletes to take part in this research study.

The Hungry Mind: Fasting, Sustained Attention, and Working Memory in Muslim College Students Living in America

Health Sciences Deadline: Aug 22, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • 18 to 30 years of age
  • Currently enrolled at UCF as an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Identifies as Muslim-American
  • Will voluntary fast on Thursday

Hearing Aid Sound Quality

Communication Sciences and Disorders Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age 18-85 years
  • Fluent in English
  • Suspected hearing loss

Physical activity and biobehavioral patterns across the menstrual cycle

Health Sciences Deadline: Dec 1, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

We invite you to take part in a research study if you are:

  • Female sex between 18-40 years old
  • Premenopausal with a regular menstrual cycle between 25-35 days and have tracked your menstrual cycle consistently for at least the past three months.
  • Willing to wear a Garmin activity tracker device daily including during sleep
  • Own a smartphone with the ability to track and sync data via a mobile app
  • Not be pregnant, less than 12 months postpartum, or breastfeeding

Additional criteria will be evaluated using an online screener

Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on Endurance Running

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

We invite you to take part in a research study because you are a male runner between the ages of 18 and 40 who has been running at least 4 times per week for the past 3 years and has a recent 5 km personal best under 20 minutes. You must also be:

  • Free from injury and able to safely complete treadmill running
  • Willing to follow all pre visit restrictions (no caffeine within 24 hours, no strenuous exercise within 24 hours, no food within 3 hours)

Agreement of Ultrasound Devices and Software

Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Younger adults aged 18–35 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5–34.9 kg/m² who have participated in lower-body resistance training at least twice per week for the previous 6 months.
  • Older adults aged 70 years and older with a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5–34.9 kg/m² who have not participated in lower-body resistance training during the previous 6 months.

Acute Effects of BFR Resistance Exercise on Muscle Swelling

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are a recreationally active (≥150 minutes per week of physical activity) male between the ages of 18-35.
  • Are willing to come in for all five visits.

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