Men's Health

Principal Investigator: Joseph Watso, PhD

The goal of this project is to create high-quality data on the potential health benefits of respiratory training that can be applied in the real world.

Who Can Participate:

• Those between the ages of 18 and 45 years old.
• Those with obesity (body mass index between 30 - 40 kg/m²).

Compensation:

• $650 after completion of the study

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Principal Investigator: Kaitlin Lansford, PhD

This research study tests a computer-based app used for training listeners on improving intelligibility of listening to individuals who have Parkinson's Disease. The participants will attend 7 in lab visits- Initial visit can take up to 1hr and half, 4 training days in a row each 30 minutes long, Pre/post test follow-ups taking up to 45 minutes. Participants will complete 2 small cognitive assessments during and hearing screening during initial visit.

Who Can Participate:

• 18 years and older.
• Has no hearing impairments.
• Has no history of stroke or other cognitive disorders/disabilities.
• Must be willing to come to the lab for all 6 visits.

Compensation:

• Up to $200 e-gift card upon eligibility and completion of the study.

Primary Contact: Kimberly Mattox; km24bm@fsu.edu; (850)645-0783

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Principal Investigator: Kaitlin Lansford, PhD

This research study tests a computer-based app used for training listeners on improving intelligibility of listening to individuals who have Parkinson's Disease. The participants will attend 1 lab visit that can last up to 2 hours. Participants will complete a quick cognitive assessment and will record short phrases and short stories. If you join the study with a partner one additional recording task that will involve comparing two images called diapix will be completed.

Who Can Participate:

• 50 years and older.
• Has no hearing impairments or speech disorders.
• Has no history of stroke or other cognitive disorders/disabilities.
• Must be willing to come to the lab for up to 2 hours.

Compensation:

• Up to $70 e-gift card upon eligibility and completion of the study.

Primary Contact: Kimberly Mattox; km24bm@fsu.edu; (850)645-3398

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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

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Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Tailored Health App Designed to Improve Quality of Life Outcomes in Ethnically Diverse Black Prostate Cancer Survivors

Principal Investigator: Motalani Adedipe

In this study we are exploring a mobile app for Black Prostate Cancer Survivors to share their experiences and improve their quality of life.

Who Can Participate:

• Men 18 years and older.
• Are Black, African descent, Caribbean, or Jamaican.
• Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer within the last 5 years from enrollment date.
• Access to a smartphone and willing to add the app to their phone.

Duration:

Participants will use the app on their smartphone for 12 months then participate in a focus group.

Compensation of up to $175 will be provided for participant's time.

Primary Contact: Sabrina Dickey; sldickey@fsu.edu; 850-644-5620

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Principal Investigator: Jarrod Mousa, PhD

This research study will collect blood samples from participants so that researchers can examine the antibodies in the blood and how it responds to infectious diseases. Participants can come either as one time visit or up to 5 visits.

Who Can Participate:

• 18-80 years old.
• Weigh 110 lbs or more.
• HIV and Hepatitis Negative.
• Not pregnant.
• Must be willing to come to the CTRU at Innovation Park.

Compensation:

• Up to $20 gift card for each full sample visit.

Primary Contact: Kimberly Mattox; km24bm@fsu.edu; (850)645-0783

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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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