Florida State University

This study tests a new weight loss program that starts with simple steps and adds more support only if needed, aiming to save money while helping people lose weight. About 492 adults with obesity will be assigned to this new program, a standard program, or a self-guided group. Th…

This study tests whether an 8-week home-based breathing exercise called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) can reduce dementia risk in adults aged 60-80. Participants will have at least one risk factor for dementia, such as high blood pressure or memory concerns. The goa…

This study tests whether a simple, home-based breathing exercise program can improve brain function and reduce inflammation in adults with obesity. Researchers will measure blood flow to the brain and immune system changes in 30 participants before and after 8 weeks of training. …

This study looks at whether eating fresh watermelon every day for 6 weeks can improve gut health, including helpful bacteria, and heart health in young adults ages 18-30 who are overweight or obese. Participants will either eat watermelon or a low-fat snack. Researchers will meas…

This study tests whether a time-efficient breathing muscle training can lower blood pressure in adults with obesity. About 44 participants with a BMI between 30 and 40 will do the training at home and have their blood pressure measured in the lab and at home. The goal is to see i…

This study tests if text messages can help people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder worry less. Researchers will compare a text-based program that helps people stop worry-related habits to a relaxation technique. 300 adults with high worry levels will participate.

This study combines two treatments for children aged 8-12 with ADHD: a computer program that boosts working memory (Central Executive Training) and a class for parents to improve behavior management (Behavioral Parent Training). Researchers want to see if doing the memory trainin…

This study tests whether a week-long course of accelerated brain stimulation (TMS) can quickly reduce PTSD symptoms. About 132 adults with PTSD, including some with traumatic brain injury, will receive either real or sham TMS over 5 days. The goal is to see if this condensed trea…

This study aims to help people who use cannabis daily and have trouble handling stress. Researchers are testing a one-session computer program with smartphone reminders to see if it can reduce stress-related cannabis use. About 80 participants with cannabis use disorder will be r…

This study compares a single 2-hour online mindfulness training to a standard 8-week program for people with chronic muscle or joint pain. Researchers want to see if the shorter option is just as good at reducing pain and is easier for people to stick with. About 39 adults with o…

This study tests whether a very short (7-minute) mindfulness exercise can reduce pain and anxiety in adults undergoing kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the mindfulness intervention or standard care. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a small, non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear can help breast cancer survivors manage pain, anxiety, depression, and fatigue from home. About 40 survivors who have finished primary cancer treatment and still have moderate pain will use t…

This study offers speech therapy and counseling to Korean immigrants with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. The goal is to improve speech clarity and reduce the social and emotional impact of speaking difficulties. Researchers will measure changes in speech intelligibilit…

This study tests a home-based program combining mindfulness meditation with a gentle nerve stimulation device for older adults (ages 50-85) who have chronic low back pain and mild to moderate depression. Over several weeks, researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, dail…

This study looks at what causes severe irritability in children aged 4 to 17 who have anxiety or mood disorders. Researchers will test psychological treatments to reduce irritability and improve emotional control. The goal is to help children and their parents manage difficult be…

This study tests a computerized anxiety sensitivity treatment (CAST) in 388 older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease and their care partners. Participants attend two treatment sessions and are followed for six months. The goal is to see if CAST redu…

This study is testing a new online program called FAST that teaches college students skills to handle stress and improve mental health. About 105 students will either take FAST or a relaxation course. Researchers will check if FAST helps with sleep, anxiety, loneliness, and overa…

This study tests whether listening to a short mindfulness audio while waiting for an orthopedic appointment can reduce pain. About 400 adults will be randomly assigned to either the mindfulness exercise or a standard injury management talk. The goal is to see if this simple, no-d…

This study tests two short behavioral treatments—mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy—for adults with chronic pain. Both are offered in English and Spanish. The goal is to see which approach is more feasible and acceptable, and how well they reduce pain, depression, and a…

This study tests a 12-week telephone program where veterans with heart failure work with a nurse to solve problems related to their health. The goal is to improve self-care, reduce symptoms of heart failure, and ease depression and anxiety. Researchers will follow participants fo…

This study tests whether mindfulness meditation can reduce chronic low back pain in adults aged 50 and older. Researchers will track pain levels and explore how the gut-brain connection plays a role. 66 participants will practice meditation for 8 weeks, and the goal is to see if …

This study looks at how body composition (muscle vs. fat) affects physical performance in female college cheerleaders and dancers who are at a normal weight. Researchers will measure jump height, muscle strength, sleep quality, and nutrition over 7 days. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at how body composition, sleep, diet, and physical fitness are connected in ROTC cadets. Researchers will test body fat, muscle quality, and fitness scores, and track sleep and nutrition habits. The goal is to find better ways to measure fitness and identify life…

This study looks at whether doing handgrip exercises can improve how well blood vessels in the brain work. Researchers will measure brain blood flow in 40 physically inactive adults before and after a handgrip training program. The goal is to see if this simple exercise can boost…

This study aims to see if a new technology combining brain stimulation (TMS) with brain imaging (fNIRS) can directly measure brain activity to personalize treatment dosing for people with PTSD, with or without mild traumatic brain injury. About 60 adults aged 18-70 who are eligib…

This study looks at how certain brain signals relate to working memory—the ability to hold information in mind. Researchers will measure brain activity in 30 healthy adults aged 18-35 while they perform memory tasks. The goal is to understand whether a specific background brain s…

This study uses a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS along with brain scans (fMRI) to see how stimulating certain brain areas affects our ability to control attention and actions. Researchers will recruit 40 healthy adults aged 18-30 who are right-handed and flue…

This study looks at whether text message reminders or a built-in gaming app can help Black male college students who binge drink use a mindfulness app more often. Forty participants will use the app for 28 days and complete surveys. The goal is to see if these features make the a…

This study looks at whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can improve the ability to seek and enjoy rewards in people with depression who have lost interest in things (anhedonia). Researchers will give 72 adults with depression five days of stimulation and measure ch…

This study looks at why blood flow in muscles is poor in people with obesity and how exercise might help. Researchers will measure harmful molecules and blood flow in 25 adults before and after an 8-week exercise program. The goal is to understand the body's inner workings, not t…

This study looks at how stress influences the urge to use cannabis in people with Cannabis Use Disorder. Researchers will give participants drugs that mimic stress and measure their brain activity, cravings, and blood levels of natural cannabinoids. The goal is to understand the …

This study looks at whether it's easier and more effective for healthy young adults to eat more potassium-rich foods instead of cutting back on salt to improve blood vessel health. 32 participants will get diet coaching on either a high-potassium or low-sodium diet. Researchers w…

This study looks at how being overweight or obese changes blood pressure responses during different breathing exercises and aerobic tests. Researchers will measure blood pressure in 80 healthy adults at rest and during exercise. The goal is to better understand the link between o…

This study looks at whether taking beta-glucan, a type of dietary fiber, can improve how your immune cells recognize and kill cancer cells. It also checks if adding exercise makes it work even better. Healthy adults will take beta-glucan or a placebo daily for 4 weeks, do three e…

This study looks at whether eating peanut butter every day for 8 weeks can improve gut and metabolic health in children aged 6 to 13. Researchers will compare two groups: one eats a personalized portion of smooth peanut butter daily, and the other eats a nut-free chocolate spread…

This study looks at whether resistance training (like lifting weights) can improve how fat is broken down in obese postmenopausal women who have prediabetes. Researchers will measure fat metabolism before and after 12 weeks of training. The goal is to find a practical way to prev…