ClinicalTrials.gov Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04628910?term=dry+float&draw=2&rank=1

Investigators:
Scott Galster, Ph.D (PI)
Joshua Hagen, PhD (Co-I) 
Victor Finomore, PhD (Co-I) 
Lauren Rentz, BS (Co-I)  

Study Description:
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study! This is Flotation Therapy study to evaluate how the use of traditional & simulated Float-REST (restricted environmental stimulation therapy) affects sleep quality and other physiological measures of well-being.

How long will I have to participate in this study?
This will be a 9-week study. Over the course of those 9 weeks, we ask you to participate in traditional float and dry float sessions in 3 week segments with a 1 week break in-between.

Do I get paid?
This is an unpaid study. You will not receive compensation other than the 12 float sessions.

What would I do as a participant?
1) Wear a study provided sleep device through the end of the study period which measures sleep quantity/quality. This device will be returned at the end of the study and requires you keep a charged smartphone nearby while wearing it.
2) Complete a testing battery consisting of eight questionnaires during weeks 1, 5, and 9 of the study on your personal smartphone. You may also be asked to undergo a qEEG assessment during these weeks.
3) Complete traditional float or dry float sessions two times per week in two 3 week increments.
4) Complete a questionnaire before and after each float session on your personal smartphone
5) Complete a questionnaire twice daily (AM/PM) until the end of the study period on your personal smartphone.

Participant Eligibility:
We are seeking individuals who are 18-60 years of age, in good health, and have not participated in float therapy (sensory deprivation) in the last 3-months. You must be able to attend sessions at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute twice a week.

Contact:
Human Performance Center
Email: humanperformance@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-3528

Study Site(s):
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center, Morgantown, WV

Interested in Participating?
Follow the link to our Pre-Screening survey: https://wvuhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePOine8pZ6Igu0Z . Study Personnel will be in touch if you are eligible.

ClinicalTrials.gov Link: [Link will be inserted upon release in clinicaltrials.gov]
Investigators:
Scott Galster, Ph.D (PI)
Joshua Hagen, Ph.D (Co-I)
Lauren Rentz, B.S. (Co-I)

Study Description:
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study! This is a study aimed toward measuring the effects of commercially available devices on sleep enhancement and related wellness and performance measures.

How long will I have to participate in this study?
This will be an 8-week study.

Do I get paid?
You may be compensated up to $300 for your participation in this study.

What would I do as a participant?
1. Have your height, weight, body composition, muscle architecture and/or skin tone assessed at the beginning of the study.
2. Wear a study provided smart ring and/or head-mounted EEG device each night through the end of the study period, which measures sleep quantity/quality. These devices will be returned at the end of the study
3. Complete a testing battery consisting of up to 12 questionnaires during weeks 1, 4, and 8 of the study.
4. Complete a weekly in-lab testing battery consisting of brief cognitive and/or physical performance tests, physiological measurements, and up to 6 surveys. You may be asked to wear an EEG cap, a heart rate monitor, and/or the sleep monitoring ring during testing, get your blood pressure taken, complete a brief reaction time test and/or have your muscle architecture measured via ultrasound during these sessions. These testing sessions should take less than 25 minutes each week.
5. Utilize a commercially available technology each night for the last four weeks of the study.
6. Complete a survey twice daily (AM/PM) until the end of the study period on a smartphone.
7. Complete a brief survey following exercise training.
8. Complete a brief survey at the end of the study regarding your participation.

Participant Eligibility:
We are seeking individuals who are 18-50 years of age, in good health, and do not have a significantly abnormal sleep schedule (e.g. night shift, sleep disorders).

Contact:
Human Performance Innovation Center
Email: humanperformance@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-3528

Study Site(s):
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center, Morgantown, WV (33 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506)

Interested in Participating?
Follow the link to our Pre-Screening survey: https://wvuhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GUgPyAmE2TjlNY . Study Personnel will be in touch if you are eligible.

ClinicalTrials.gov Link: [Link will be inserted upon release in clinicaltrials.gov]

Investigators:
Scott Galster, Ph.D (PI)
Hana Ulman, BS (Co-I) 
Lauren Rentz, BS (Co-I)  

Study Description:
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study! This is a study aimed at measuring physiological changes in response to various behaviors using bio-sensor technology.

How long do I have to participate in this study?
This will be a one-time 2-2.5 hour laboratory visit.

Do I get paid?
You may be compensated for your participation in this study.

What would I do as a participant?

• Have your baseline measures taken at the beginning of the study which may include a recording of your skin tone, heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and/or temperature.
• Complete up to 3 questionnaires at the beginning of the study, taking approximately 10 minutes to complete all three.
• Read about the construction of a hypothetical object, taking ~10-15 minutes.
• Sit for approximately 30-40 minutes and answer a set of questions while being recorded and having physiological measurements being taken with a variety of off-body and minimal contact sensors. Some questions will be regarding the instructions you read, in which you will need to lie about, and other questions will be irrelevant or personal questions in which you will need to tell the truth. Your face will be video recorded during this part of the study and you will need to remove your mask, if you’re wearing one.
• Complete an exit survey following the completion of the study, taking approximately two minutes to complete.

Participant Eligibility:
We are seeking individuals who are 18-42 years of age, in good health, with no medical conditions for which medication is required.

Contact:
Human Performance Center
Email: humanperformance@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-3528

Study Site(s):
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center, Morgantown, WV

ClinicalTrials.gov Link: [Link will be inserted upon release in clinicaltrials.gov]

Investigators:
Scott Galster, Ph.D (PI)
Joshua Hagen, PhD (Co-I) 
Lauren Rentz, BS (Co-I)  

Study Description:
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study! In this study we aim to measure the effects of Photobiomodulation (PBM; Infrared light therapy) on sleep and other related wellness and performance measures.

How long do I have to participate in this study?
The duration of this study is 8-weeks.

Do I get paid?
You will not receive any compensation for participating in this study.

What would I do as a participant?

• Have your height, weight, body composition, muscle architecture and/or skin tone assessed at the beginning of the study.
• Wear a study provided smart ring and head-mounted EEG device each night through the end of the study period. These devices will be returned at the end of the study and requires you keep a charged smartphone nearby while wearing them. These devices will need synced to your smartphone once a day.
• Complete a testing battery consisting of up to 12 questionnaires during weeks 1, 4, and 8 of the study.
• Complete twenty-minute PBM sessions three times for week for 4 weeks (during weeks 5-8). You may also get your blood pressure taken, fill out a survey, complete a brief reaction time or physical performance test, and/or have your muscle architecture measured before and after these sessions.
• Complete up to 6 questionnaires and a series of cognitive and/or physical tests once a week during a lab visit.
• Complete a survey twice daily (AM/PM) until the end of the study period on a smartphone.
• Complete a brief survey at the end of the study regarding your participation and PBM experience.

Participant Eligibility:
We are seeking individuals who are 18-50 years of age, in good health, and do not have a significantly abnormal sleep schedule (e.g. night shift, sleep disorders).

Contact:
Human Performance Center
Email: humanperformance@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-3528

Study Site(s):
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center, Morgantown, WV

Interested in Participating?
Follow the link to our Pre-Screening survey: https://wvuhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rbYqC1DBGVsMcK . Study Personnel will be in touch if you are eligible.

ClinicalTrials.gov Link: [Link will be inserted upon release in clinicaltrials.gov]

Investigators:
Scott Galster, Ph.D (PI)
Joshua Hagen, PhD (Co-I) 
Lauren Rentz, BS (Co-I)  

Study Description:
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study! In this study we aim to measure the effects of Float Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique (Float-REST) on sleep and other related wellness and performance measures.

How long do I have to participate in this study?
The duration of this study is 8-weeks.

Do I get paid?
You will not receive any compensation for participating in this study.

What would I do as a participant?

• Have your height, weight, body composition, muscle architecture and/or skin tone assessed at the beginning of the study.
• Wear a study provided smart ring and head-mounted EEG device each night through the end of the study period. These devices will be returned at the end of the study and require you to keep a charged smartphone nearby while wearing them. These devices will need synced to your smartphone once a day.
• Complete a testing battery consisting of up to 12 questionnaires during weeks 1, 4, and 8 of the study.
• Complete float sessions three times per week for 3 weeks (during weeks 5-7). You may also get your blood pressure taken, fill out a survey, complete a brief reaction time or physical performance test, and/or have your muscle architecture measured before and after these sessions.
• Complete up to 6 questionnaires and a series of cognitive and/or physical tests once a week during a lab visit.
• Complete a survey twice daily (AM/PM) until the end of the study period on a smartphone.
• Complete a brief survey at the end of the study regarding your participation and float experience.

Participant Eligibility:
We are seeking individuals who are 18-50 years of age, in good health, and do not have a significantly abnormal sleep schedule (e.g. night shift, sleep disorders).

Contact:
Human Performance Center
Email: humanperformance@hsc.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-293-3528

Study Site(s):
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation Center, Morgantown, WV

Interested in Participating?
Follow the link to our Pre-Screening survey: https://wvuhsc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BjQQBZ5LcAAdRs . Study Personnel will be in touch if you are eligible.