Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Yoga, Education, and Nidra (YEN) for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study on Pain Modulation, Well-Being, and Sleep

Kinesiology Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Ages: 18-75
  • Chronic low back pain (lasting 3+ months)
  • Pain intensity: 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours
  • Access to email and the internet

Effects of Dietary Protein Supplementation on Bioimpedance Characteristics and Metabolic Health Markers

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Male or female adult (18-40 years old)
  • Complete less than 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise and less than 2 full-body
    resistance training sessions per week
  • Free from implanted pacemakers/defibrillators
  • Free from open cuts/wounds on your right hand and foot
  • Metabolically healthy (we will determine this using a health history questionnaire,
    fasting blood glucose < 100mg/dL, and a resting blood pressure < 140/90 mmHg)
  • Not actively attempting to gain/lose weight

Examining Test-Retest Reliability of Bioimpedance Between Various Electrodes and Postures

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 1, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • 18+ years of age
  • Free from implanted pacemakers/defibrillators
  • Free from open cuts/wounds on the right hand/foot

Effect of Fatigue on Quadriceps Force Control After ACL Reconstruction – Uninjured Control Group

Kinesiology Deadline: May 1, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Age of 18-35
  • No history of lower extremity surgery ever
  • No history of lower extremity injury (defined as seeking medical attention) within the last 2 years

Yoga Energy Expenditure Study

Kinesiology Deadline: Mar 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+])  

 

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).

Characterizing Nordic Hamstring Exercise Performance

Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Aug 1, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Physically Active Adults (Current Tegner Activity Scale of at least 5)
  • Male and female adults, aged 18-30 years

Brain-muscle communication after ACL injury

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

Inclusion criteria – ACL group:

  • Age 18-35 years
  • History of primary unilateral ACL reconstruction (ACLR) within last 2 years
  • No history of any lower limb surgery besides the current ACLR
  • Medical clearance to initiate jogging

Inclusion criteria – Uninjured group:

  • Age 18-35 years
  • No history of lower extremity surgery
  • No history of lower extremity injury (defined as seeking medical attention) within last 2 years

Biopsychosocial and Muscle Adaptations after a Resistance Exercise Intervention in Low Back Pain

Kinesiology Deadline: Oct 8, 2026 Paid

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are 18–50 years old.
  • Have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks, rated 3/10 or higher in the past 48 hours.
  • Are resistance trained (2x/week for the past 8 weeks

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)

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