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Collaboration Oriented Approach to Controlling High blood pressure (COACH)- Patient has high blood pressure - Patient is enrolled in Healthe Connect portal - Patient can read and speak in English - Patient has been recommended by their physician who thinks the patient would benefit from a home blood pressure monitoring program
Mechanism linking dietary fiber, the microbiome, and satietyAged 20-55 years, overweight or obese, generally healthy but with at least one characteristic of the metabolic syndrome, willing to consume study provided meals, not on a special diet or weight loss diet, no weight fluctuations in the last 3 months, willing to provide fecal samples, willing to provide blood
ACUTE EFFECTS OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING ON NEUROVASCULAR AND COGNITIVE RESPONSES TO SEDENTARY BEHAVIORAll eligible participants will be healthy men and women, 18-45 years of age, non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding, and non-nicotine users. Participants will have a body mass index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m2 and ≤30 kg/m2. Premenopausal women will have a negative pregnancy test (urine) within 48 (about 4 days) of their visits and will be studied during the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle or placebo phase of oral contraceptive use to minimize potential effects of reproductive hormone status on study results. Participants will be excluded if they are taking any medications known to affect metabolic, autonomic, and/or respiratory function (e.g. α-blockers, β-blockers, etc.), have a self-reported history of hepatic, renal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, or neurological disease, stroke or neurovascular disease, bleeding/clotting disorders, sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, diabetes, smoking, history of alcoholism or substance abuse, or hypertension (>140/90 mmHg or at PIs discretion).
The Attachment Challenge Study: A PACED Approach to Increasing Attachment Security To participate in this study, you must be a U.S. resident who is at least 18 years of age and have a valid email address and phone number. Additionally, you cannot participate in this study if your romantic partner or friend is already participating in this study.
US American Family Conversations about 9/11Participants will be adults who: were in US during 9/11/2001, are at least 35 years old, and have at least one child who is 10-35 years old.
Workplace Ecological Mechanisms of Alcohol RiskAge 18+, current desire to quit or cut down alcohol consumption OR having successfully done so in the past, working at least 20 hours per week
Healthcare Trainees' PerceptionsParticipants must be 18 years of age or older and be a healthcare trainee in an allied health or related field (undergraduate and graduate students) enrolled in a program in the MU College of Health Sciences.
Exploring the impacts of a hands-on insect education program on students visiting Prairie Fork Conservation AreaStudents from school and non-school groups visiting Prairie Fork Conservation Area for field trips.
Tailoring Sunscreen Promotion: Exploring How Content Marketing Shapes Perceptions and Behaviors in Gen Z WomenFocus Groups: Self-identify as a Gen Z woman (ages 18–26) Identify as part of a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in skincare marketing Current student or recent graduate (within 2 years) of the University of Missouri Expert Interviews: Professionals with experience in skin health (e.g., dermatology, aesthetics, nursing) or skincare marketing and communication Currently practicing or with relevant experience in the United States
KBIA Audience SurveyParticipants must be at least 18 years old and live within the KBIA listening area, broadly defined as Boone and contiguous counties in Mid-Missouri.
Behavioral–social rhythms and cardiovascular disease risk in couples with type 2 diabetesBoth partners must be between 45 and 64 years old, in a committed romantic relationship, and have lived together for at least one year. Both partners must be overweight or obese (based on height and weight), and at least one partner must have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
Effects of Grape Consumption on the Immune-Gut Axis in ObesityInclusion criteria include: • Age: 30-45 years • Weight status: obese (BMI: 30-45 kg/m2) • Willingness to consume study foods • Consistent diet and activity patterns for 4 weeks • Weight stable (≤5 kg change over last 3 months) • Not currently consuming an extremely healthy diet • Non-smoker >1 year or more • No allergies to study foods • Not pregnant or lactating
Identifying Linguistic Markers of Cognitive Decline in Bilinguals Using Machine Learning ApproachesSpeak both Spanish and English; Between 65 and 80 years old; Normal or corrected-to-normal vision; Normal or corrected-to-normal hearing; Have a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease; No history of neurological disorders or motor impairment; No history of language and/or reading impairment; Can use a smartphone or are willing to learn.