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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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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SMARTer Weight Loss Management

Principal Investigator: Bonnie Spring

The SMARTer Study is studying to understand what the best strategy for weight-loss and healthy living is by comparing three different programs. Participants receive a free health and weight-loss program with no medications involved!

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 18 and older
• BMI of 25 or higher
• Weighs 396 lbs or less
• Access to a smartphone and willing to add the SMARTer app on the smartphone.
• Is not enrolled in a formal weight loss program
• Does not take any GLP-1 agonists
• Does not use any mobility device such as a cane, mobility scooter, wheelchair, etc.
• Is not an Insulin Dependent Diabetic
• Is not having feeding disorder such as Anorexia or Bulimia
• Has not had any cerebrovascular accident or myocardial infraction within 6 months of enrollment
• Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Not breastfeeding or lactating
• Is not having any suicidal ideations

Duration:

Participants will be enrolled in a 12-month long weight loss program. 

Compensation will be provided.

Primary Contact: Keri Gladhill; smarterstudy@med.fsu.edu; 850-644-4214

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