Integrative Science for Healthy Aging Research Registry

Principal Investigator: Julia Sheffler, PhD

We are inviting anyone aged 40 and older who is interested in being contacted for future research studies to complete a brief survey (~5) about yourself and your interest in different types of lifestyle and disease prevention research.  Information from this survey will be used by our team to help determine your eligibility for future studies and contact you with studies that may be of interest.  You are making no commitment to be involved in future studies by completing this survey.

Who Can Participate:

• Anyone 40 years or older is eligible to complete the survey.  If you do not have access to a computer to complete the survey, a member of our team can complete it with you by phone or in-person.

Duration:

• Around five minutes.

Compensation:

• $5 e-gift card for completing the survey.

Primary Contact: Julia Sheffler, PhD; julia.sheffler@med.fsu.edu; 850-644-4199

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The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on Blood Pressure and Respiratory Function

Principal Investigator: Joseph Watso, PhD

This training study looks at the effect of inspiratory (breathing) muscle training on fitness in adults.

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 20-45 years old.
• Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30-40 kg/m2.
• Some exclusion criteria include sleep apnea, asthma, or chronic illnesses.
• Ability to visit FSU campus.

Duration:

• At-home training for 8-weeks - only 5 minutes per day.

Compensation:

• $650 upon study completion

Primary Contact: Thomas G Bissen; tgb23@fsu.edu; 850-400-5454

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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

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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

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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

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