Adolescents & Young Adults

Principal Investigator: Rick Macatee, PhD

This research study has participants doing a one-session computerized stress management intervention with smart phone support for regular cannabis users.

Who Can Participate:

• 18- 30 years old
• Cannabis Users.
• Experiencing Stress.
• Must have access to a mobile device such a smartphone.

Compensation:

• Up to $584.50 upon eligibility and completion of the study.

Primary Contact: The Brain Lab; brains@psy.fsu.edu; (850)644-2445

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Effectiveness of a Dietary and Education-Based Intervention for Increasing Potassium Intake versus Reducing Sodium Intake to Improve Vascular Health: A Pilot Study

Principal Investigator: Andrea Lobene

This study will compare the feasibility and efficacy of a self-selected low-sodium diet compared to a self-selected high potassium diet in young adults.

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 18–45 years old
• No history of cardiovascular disease or kidney disease
• Additional Medical conditions exclusionary
• All participants will complete a screener prior to enrollment.

Duration:

• Participants in this study will complete 4 weeks of individualized nutrition education, then return to our lab for non-invasive cardiovascular testing every two months for 6 months post-education.

Compensation is up to $550.

Primary Contact: Andrea Lobene; HNFS-cardionutritionlab@fsu.edu

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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: 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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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, see if you qualify.

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Principal Investigator: Pooja Ichplani

The purpose of this study is to examine family communication patterns in participants’ childhoods and explore how these patterns have influenced their lives.

Who Can Participate:

• Individuals between 18- 26
• Florida Resident

Duration:

• Participants will complete a survey that can take around 30 minutes.

Compensation of $30 gift card is provided within 15 business days after survey completion.

Primary Contact: Pooja Ichplani pi20g@fsu.edu

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SHARE Program: Innovations in Translational Behavioral Science to Improve Self-Management of HIV and Alcohol Reaching Emerging Adults

Mutiple Principal Investigators: Sylvie Naar, PhD, and Karen MacDonell, PhD

The SHARE program is a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) funded (Award # 1P01AA029547-02) innovation in translational behavioral science to explore and address overlaps of self-management of HIV and alcohol in emerging adults through a Florida-wide initiative. With the help of stakeholders' and youth-led input through connections across Florida, the SHARE program will allow young adults to be heard and studied to better understand the effects of alcohol on young people living with HIV. This project consists of three studies: Project Define, Project Engage, and Project Sustain. Define and Engage are actively recruiting and Sustain will begin in fall of 2024. Participants are assigned to either Define or Engage after eligibility screening.

Who Can Participate:

• Emerging adults aged 18-29 who reside in Florida, are HIV+, have had at least 1 alcoholic beverage in the last 30 days, are able to read and understand English, have internet access, and are not pregnant or trying to become pregnant.

Duration:

• For Project Engage, the duration is 1 month. For Project Define, the duration is 9 months.

Location:

• All study activities take place online.

Compensation:

• Maximum compensation for Define is $155, and up to 42 participants may be selected for a focus group, for an additional $35. Maximum compensation for Engage is $140.

Primary Contact: SHARE Program Community Engagement Core; share.cec@med.fsu.edu 850-644-7726

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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, see if you qualify.

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Internal purposes only, this study is IRB Exempt