University Of Central Florida

This study investigates whether a protein called FGF19, normally found in the intestine and gallbladder, appears at higher levels in the blood of people with breast or colorectal cancer compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will measure FGF19 and related markers in fasting…

This trial tests whether different versions of yoga nidra, a guided relaxation practice, can help people with chronic pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: basic yoga nidra, yoga nidra with a pain acceptance intention, or yoga nidra with pain accept…

This pilot study tests whether adding a guided relaxation technique called yoga nidra — focused on pain acceptance — to a home program of yoga and pain education can reduce pain intensity and improve well-being and sleep in people with chronic low back pain. Twenty-four participa…

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…

Researchers at the University of Central Florida are testing whether a specially designed sock can improve ankle stability and overall balance. Healthy adults aged 18 and older will perform a series of balance and strength tests, such as standing on one leg and hopping, while wea…

Researchers at the University of Central Florida are testing whether a technique called the Founder exercise can change how people perform a hip hinge, a basic bending movement. Healthy adults aged 18 to 50 will have their hip hinge mechanics measured with video analysis and grip…

This study screens 30 adults at a primary care clinic to find out how many have high levels of lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor for heart disease. Participants give a blood sample and researchers measure their cholesterol markers. The goal is to gather data for better heart …

This study aims to scientifically prove that music therapy affects the brain in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will measure brain-related molecules (like serotonin and dopamine) in saliva before and after music sessions. The study includes 60 adults: 20 with Alzheim…

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…