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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
Investigation of NADPH Oxidase as a Link Between Vascular and Metabolic Dysfunction
Principal Investigator: Cesar Meza
This study examines the influence of body fat on vascular and metabolic health.
Who Can Participate:
- Men and women between the ages of 18 and 45 years who are generally healthy and do not exercise more than twice a week.
Duration:
- Three laboratory visits to measure body composition, vascular function and fat metabolism.
- Two visits will take roughly one hour each and one visit will take seven hours.
Compensation:
- Up to $100
Primary Contact: Cesar Meza; cm18dq@my.fsu.edu; 915-490-1820
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
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
Examining The Impact of HIV Knowledge & Perception on Accessing Healthcare in Rural North Florida
Principal Investigator: Merrin Goldstein
The goal of this study is to examine the knowledge of HIV and HIV-related healthcare among rural citizens in Florida. Additionally, persons with a background in HIV outreach, research, and healthcare will be interviewed for a secondary opinion.
Who Can Participate:
- Anyone 18 years or older, living in a rural county of North Florida, and is sexually active is eligible to complete the survey. The private interview can be completed over the phone or in-person.
Duration:
- Around 30 to 60 minutes.
Compensation:
- $10 e-gift card for completing the survey.
Primary Contact: Merrin Goldstein; mhg18@fsu.edu; 863-944-2400