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Resistance Exercise Training Modulation of Fat Metabolism in Obese Postmenopausal Women
Principal Investigators: Robert Hickner, PhD, and Michael Ormsbee, PhD
This study examines changes in body composition, physical fitness, and metabolism in postmenopausal women after completing 12 weeks of either resistance or aerobic exercise training.
Who Can Participate:
- Women between the ages of 50-70 years old who have completed menopause, have excess body fat, and are at risk of developing type II diabetes
- Prospective subjects should not be on any medications to treat chronic disease conditions, not currently partaking in exercise, nor have any cardiorespiratory or musculoskeletal condition that would limit their ability to exercise.
Duration:
- 12 weeks
Compensation:
- Up to $1,000 upon study completion
Primary Contact: Cameron McCarthy; cmm21n@fsu.edu; 770-533-0364
Cognitive Aging in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Patterns and Predictors
Principal Investigator: Yang Hou
This study aims to discover how cognition varies across ages in adults with NF1, how cognition patterns differ between adults with and without NF1, and how NF1-related factors and psychosocial factors are associated with cognition.
Who Can Participate:
- Adults 40 years of age and/ older
- Must be diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1)
- Those fluent in English
- Must be a resident of the United States
Duration:
- Participation will include an in-person visit to obtain a medical history, some measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, etc.), and draw a single vial of blood. The entire meeting will take no longer than 40-45 minutes.
Compensation:
- $40 upon study completion
Primary Contact: Yang Hao; dearlab@med.fsu.edu; 850-645-6897
Asthma Self-Management Among Emerging Adults: An Exploratory Study
Principal Investigator: Karen MacDonell, PhD
This study aims to understand asthma disease management strategies among emerging adults aged 18 to 29 years who live in North Florida.
Who Can Participate:
- Must be between the ages of 18-29 years old with a diagnosis of Asthma.
- Must live or work in North Florida
- Must have access to a mobile device such an smartphone or tablet.
Compensation:
- Up to $50 for your time.
Primary Contact: Marie Denis-Luque, MSPH, MPH; mdenisluque@fsu.edu; (850)328-3246
If you're interested, CLICK HERE to see if you qualify.
The Athena Project
Principal Investigator: Karen MacDonell, PhD
This research study aims to develop effective mobile interventions for managing asthma in young African American adults and to create a comprehensive approach to asthma management for this demographic.
Who Can Participate:
- Must be African-American or Black.
- Must be between the ages of 18-30 with persistent, uncontrolled Asthma.
- Must have access to a mobile device such an smartphone or tablet.
Compensation:
- Up to $160 upon eligibility and completion of the study.
Primary Contact: Marie Denis-Luque, MSPH, MPH; mdenisluque@fsu.edu; (850)328-3246
If you're interested, CLICK HERE to see if you qualify.
Internal purposes only, this study is IRB Exempt
Postprandial Vascular Effects of Sodium and Potassium in Younger Vs Older Adult Men and Women
Principal Investigator: Andrea Lobene
This study assesses how sodium and potassium intake after a single meal affects cardiovascular health, and how these effects vary by age and gender.
Who Can Participate:
- Adults 18–35 or 55–70 years old
- In good general health
- Not currently pregnant
- Not using any form of tobacco
- A woman aged 55–70 who is at least one-year post-menopause
Duration:
- Participants will need to be available to come for 4 visits. During the visits the participant will provide blood draws and a urine sample, consume a meal, complete other non-invasive tests and a questionnaire.
Compensation is up to $300.
Primary Contact: Andrea Lobene; HNFS-cardionutritionlab@fsu.edu
Examining the Efficacy of Reducing Dietary Sodium Density for Improving Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Pilot Study
Principal Investigator: Andrea Lobene
This study explores the different strategies for reducing sodium intake to improve cardiovascular health.
Who Can Participate:
- Adults 45-65
- Has mildly elevated blood pressure but otherwise healthy
- Consumes more than 2,300mg of sodium per day
Duration:
- 3 visits to the clinic in a 6-week period
- Participants will complete non-invasive tests, blood draws, and complete a questionnaire at each visit
- Participants will be provided two different meal plans to follow throughout the study and will have a two-week wash-out period between the meal plans.
Compensation is up to $150.
Primary Contact: Andrea Lobene; HNFS-cardionutritionlab@fsu.edu
Minduful Pain Management Strategies
Principal Investigator: Adam Hanley
The purpose of this study is to understand how mindfulness practice affects individuals with chronic pain.
Who Can Participate:
- Adults 18 and older
- Diagnosed with Chronic Pain
- No formal mindful training
- Not currently pregnant
Duration:
Participants receive four, 30-minute, manualized treatment sessions led by a trained therapist and prescribed daily at-home mindfulness practice. All appointments will be in-person and will take place at the Brain Science and Symptom Management Center, located at FSU's Innovation Park.
Compensation is up to $150.
Primary Contact: Allison Davis; ad23cm@fsu.edu ; 850-270-7488
