University Of Central Florida

This study tested whether a four-week resistance exercise program using the 45-degree Roman chair could reduce pain and improve back muscle function in 22 adults with chronic low back pain. Participants performed back extension exercises to exhaustion, and researchers measured pa…

This study tested whether gut-directed hypnotherapy (GDH) delivered via telehealth could help manage gastrointestinal symptoms in adults with disorders of gut-brain interaction. Eleven participants completed sessions of general relaxation hypnosis and GDH, plus a 3-month follow-u…

This completed study from the University of Central Florida involved 24 women diagnosed with breast cancer. Through online questionnaires and focus groups on Zoom, researchers explored how the disease and its treatment affect sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. The goal i…

This study looked at 60 adults with shoulder pain to understand what makes their pain more "irritable" — meaning easier to trigger, more intense, and slower to calm down. Researchers measured how sensitive participants were to heat, cold, and pressure, and also checked their psyc…

This completed study from the University of Central Florida involved 199 adults who had breast cancer imaging. Researchers created a social platform called MammoChat where patients could share their experiences anonymously. They also collected de-identified images to train AI mod…