Children & Families


A Qualitative Study to Understand Infant Feeding Practices Among Mother-Infant Dyads enrolled in Maternal-Child Home Visiting Programs

Principal Investigator: Jessica Bahorski, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, WHNP 

The purpose of this study is to gain insight on infant feeding from mothers enrolled in maternal-child home visiting programs and the personnel who serve them.

Who Can Participate:

  • Mothers and/or home visitors age 18 years or older
  • Mothers who have given birth to a healthy infant in the past 2 years 
  • Must be fluent in English or Spanish 

Duration:

  • Around 30 minutes to an hour.

Compensation:

  • $30 for completing the study.

Primary Contact: Jessica Bahorski PhD; healthystartforbaby@gmail.com ; 850-792-4537

Study Information Flyer for Moms (English Version)

Study Information Flyer for Moms (Versión en español)

Study Information Flyer for Home Visitors

 

 

Neuromodulation for Dysphoria

Principal Investigator: F. Andrew Kozel, M.D.  

The purpose of this study is to identify emerging noninvasive treatment approaches that may help improve symptoms related to Post Partum Depression and Anxiety. You may be eligible for this study, which includes a brief evaluation, Virtual Reality Sessions (VR), and accelerated Transcranial Stimulation (aTMS).

Who Can Participate:

  • Mothers with postpartum depression and/or anxiety

Duration:

  • A brief evaluation visit, ten Virtual Reality Sessions (VR), and ten accelerated Transcranial Stimulation (aTMS) treatment sessions.

Compensation:

  • Participants will receive free treatment.

Primary Contact: F. Andrew Kozel, M.D.; FSUN@MED.FSU.EDU; 850-792-4537

Study Information Flyer

 

 

 

Breast Milk Collection for the Study of Infectious Diseases

Principal Investigator: Jarrod Mousa

This study is interested in learning how immunity may be passed on in breastmilk.

Who Can Participate:

  • Adults 18+ Years Old
  • Weighs at least 110 lbs

Duration:

  • Visits are expected to last less than one hour.

Compensation is provided.

Primary Contact: Jarrod Mousa; mousabreastmilk@med.fsu.edu; 850-644-1214

Study Flyer

 

 

 

 

WoMBAT- ADHD Assessment and Treatment for Children

Principal Investigator: Sherelle Harmon

This study is a no-cost comprehensive evaluation and non-medication treatment for ADHD.

Who Can Participate:

  • Children ages 5-12 and their Caregiver

Located at the Children’s Learning Clinic at Florida State University.

Primary Contact: Sherelle Harmon; clc@psy.fsu.edu; 850-645-7423

Study Flyer

Evaluation of Wearable Breastfeeding Monitoring Systems

Principal Investigator: Te-Yen Wu

This study is testing a smart garment for breastfeeding care.

Who Can Participate:

  • Breastfeeding mothers who are 18+
  • Has an infant that is ≤ 24 months

Duration:

  • Wear our small garment during the breastfeeding and help us record baby’s sucking in mobile app. The visit length is approximately 1 hour. Visits will be located at the FSU CRTU at innovation park.

Compensation of $100 gift card is provided.

Primary Contact: Yanfeng Zhao; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eAPtf0uh74

Study Flyer

 

 

 


Last Updated: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM