Children & Families

Principal Investigator: Jessica Bahorski, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, WHNP

The purpose of this study is to gain insight on infant feeding from mothers enrolled in maternal-child home visiting programs and the personnel who serve them.

Who Can Participate:

• Mothers and/or home visitors age 18 years or older
• Mothers who have given birth to a healthy infant in the past 2 years 
• Must be fluent in English or Spanish

Duration:

• Around 30 minutes to an hour.

Compensation:

• $30 for completing the study.

Primary Contact: Jessica Bahorski PhD; healthystartforbaby@gmail.com; 850-792-4537

Study Information Flyer for Moms (English Version)

Study Information Flyer for Moms (Versión en español)

Study Information Flyer for Home Visitors

Principal Investigator: Jarrod Mousa

This study is interested in learning how immunity may be passed on in breastmilk.

Who Can Participate:

• Adults 18+ Years Old
• Weighs at least 110 lbs

Duration:

• Visits are expected to last less than one hour.

Compensation is provided.

Primary Contact: Jarrod Mousa; mousabreastmilk@med.fsu.edu; 850-644-1214

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Principal Investigator: Te-Yen Wu

This study is testing a smart garment for breastfeeding care.

Who Can Participate:

• Breastfeeding mothers who are 18+
• Has an infant that is ≤ 24 months

Duration:

• Wear our small garment during the breastfeeding and help us record baby’s sucking in mobile app. The visit length is approximately 1 hour. Visits will be located at the FSU CRTU at innovation park.

Compensation of $100 gift card is provided.

Primary Contact: Yanfeng Zhao; forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eAPtf0uh74

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Principal Investigator: Sherelle Harmon

This study aims to examine how anxiety and depression are assessed and treated in children. Participating families will receive a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and, if eligible, may also receive evidence-based therapy.

Who Can Participate:

• Children ages 8-12 and their Caregiver
• Child esperiencing anxiety, depression, or other emotional/mood concerns
• Must be able to attend in-person sessions.

Participating families will receive a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and, if eligible, may also receive evidence-based therapy. Services are provided at no cost.

• Compensation is provided for follow up sessions

Primary Contact: Sherelle Harmon; harmonylab@psy.fsu.edu; 850-645-8724

Harmony Study Flyer

Principal Investigator: F. Andrew Kozel, M.D.

The purpose of this study is to identify emerging noninvasive treatment approaches that may help improve symptoms related to Post Partum Depression and Anxiety. You may be eligible for this study, which includes a brief evaluation, Virtual Reality Sessions (VR), and accelerated Transcranial Stimulation (aTMS).

Who Can Participate:

• Mothers with postpartum depression and/or anxiety

Duration:

• A brief evaluation visit, ten Virtual Reality Sessions (VR), and ten accelerated Transcranial Stimulation (aTMS) treatment sessions.

Compensation:

• Participants will receive free treatment.

Primary Contact: F. Andrew Kozel, M.D.; FSUN@MED.FSU.EDU; 850-792-4537

Study Information Flyer

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

Project UNCAGE Study Flyer

Principal Investigator: Sherelle Harmon

This study is a no-cost comprehensive evaluation and non-medication treatment for ADHD.

Who Can Participate:

• Children ages 5-12 and their Caregiver

Located at the Children’s Learning Clinic at Florida State University.

Primary Contact: Sherelle Harmon; clc@psy.fsu.edu; 850-645-7423

WoMBAT Study Flyer