Research Study Participation

College of Health Professions and Sciences

Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Barriers of Delivering Dance-Specific Care

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years old
  • A licensed of certified healthcare provider
  • A student in an accredited professional healthcare program

Cycling with and without BFR in Females

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

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are an aerobically trained female (≥150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity) between the ages of 18-35.
  • Achieve a peak V̇O2 of ≥33.6 ml∙kg-1∙min-1 on the first visit based on age- and sex-specific normative reference values for cycle ergometry provided by the American College of Sports Medicine
  • Are willing to come in for all six visits

Acute Effects of BFR and non-BFR Resistance Exercise on Muscle Swelling

Athletic Training, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy Deadline: Jan 30, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

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

Effectiveness of a Novel Sock Design on Ankle and Postural Stability

Physical Therapy Deadline: Jan 16, 2026 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Can perform the following actions with no pain or discomfort: sit-to-stand, jump, oneleg stand
  • Can read, write, and speak sufficient English
  • Do not have an allergy to nylon, polyester, or elastane
  • Are not pregnant
  • Have not had an ankle, foot, or leg injury in the past 12 months.
  • Wear a shoe size within the following range: Male 4-14; Female 6-13

Perimenopause and Pain

Physical Therapy Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 None

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Female between the ages of 40 to 55
  • Experiencing variable menstrual cycle length (>7 days different from normal) over the previous 6 months.

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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