Participate in Research
Participate in Research
Faculty and students at RMU conduct research across a wide range of disciplines in the health sciences. Many of these studies invite voluntary participation from community members, students, and professionals.
Participating in research not only advances science but also helps improve health care practices and patient outcomes. To learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a participant, visit Participating in Human Research and Clinical Trials | HHS.gov.
Current Opportunities
Below you’ll find opportunities to participate in ongoing RMU research projects. Studies are listed by category for easier browsing.
By Project Type
- Healthy Volunteers – Open to individuals without current health conditions who wish to contribute to research.
- Health Sciences Education – Studies focused on teaching, learning, and training in health professions.
- Speech-Language Pathology – Projects exploring communication, speech, and language interventions.
By Participation Format
- In-Person – Conducted at RMU clinics or designated off-site locations.
- Online – Participate from home through surveys, interviews, or digital platforms.
Each study includes details on eligibility, time commitment, and how to get involved.
Healthy Volunteers
Activity and sleep quality in people with Parkinson's Disease
Adults with Parkinson’s Disease who can wear an activity tracker and complete on line surveys
Activity and sleep quality in people with Parkinson’s Disease
Breathing patterns in people with and without Parkinson's Disease
Adults 50-90 years old with or without Parkinson’s Disease who can walk, pedal a stationary bike, swallow foods and liquids w/o difficulty and follow single step instructions
Breathing patterns in people with and without Parkinson’s Disease
Early Career SLPs and Mindfulness
SLPs 3 years or less of experience
Goal Writing in SLP Graduate Students
SLP training program for goal writing
Graduate OT Students Trauma Expoure and Coping
OT students in their 2nd term or beyond
Integrated Approach for Stuttering
Children 7-10 years old diagnosed with a stuttering disorder
Meaning and Identity Among Hispanic Men with Genitourintary Cancers
Hispanic Men, genitourinary cancer survivors
Meaning and Identity Among Hispanic Men with Genitourintary Cancers
New PTs treating Concussions
18-65 Physical Therapists
Optometric Translational Medicine
Adults in the Provo UT area. Complete eye exam and provide tear, saliva, and/or urine samples.
Parent Perceptions about Toddler's Outdoor Play
Parents of toddlers in India
Resilience Training for SLP Clinical Fellows
SLP Clinical Fellows
School-Based PTs and Outcome measures
School based PTs
Short or long training by female youth athletes
14-17 yo female athletes in the Rockville MD area. Complete short (30 min, 4x a week) or long (60 min, 2x a week) training
SLP Clinical Fellows
SLP Clinical Fellows – journaling to address stress and burnout
Smiling Mind App for Burnout in SLPs
Using the Smiling Mind app for mindfulness for burnout
Therapeutic Ultrasound for Clogged Ducts
Lactating women
Health Sciences Education
AT concussion assessments of dancers
Athletic trainers who work with dancers. Complete an online survey.
OTs use of AI
Faculty in entry level occupational therapy programs. Virtual interview.
Speech-Language Pathology
Adults with PD swallowing evaluation
Adults with Parkinson’s Disease. Questionnaire and swallowing evaluation at the Voice and Swallowing Lab Center of Communication Disorders
Learning to use the Rosenbeck Penetration Scale
Novice SLPs with with 3 years or less experience conducing MBSSs. One on one online mentoring, customized for your needs
SEA Bridge Program for Autistic Children
Autistic Children Ages 8-10
Shared story book reading to improve vocabulary - English
3-5 year old Spanish speakers in the Houston TX area learning English at home or in the community. Storybook reading in your home.
Shared story book reading to improve vocabulary - Spanish
Niños bilingües de habla español-inglés de 3 a 5 años que tienen un impedimento del lenguaje. Participe en un estudio de hasta seis semanas con cuatro sesiones de terapia individuales utilizando lectura dialógica, una intervención de lectura de libros de cuentos compartida.
Training on face-name association in people with Alzheimer's Disease
Adults 55-85 years old with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
Training on face-name association in people with Alzheimer’s Disease
Online
AT concussion assessments of dancers
Athletic trainers who work with dancers. Complete an online survey.
Early Career SLPs and Mindfulness
SLPs 3 years or less of experience
Goal Writing in SLP Graduate Students
SLP training program for goal writing
Graduate OT Students Trauma Exposure and Coping
OT students in their 2nd term or beyond
Integrated Approach for Stuttering
Children 7-10 years old diagnosed with a stuttering disorder
Learning to use the Rosenbeck Penetration Scale
Novice SLPs with with 3 years or less experience conducing MBSSs. One on one online mentoring, customized for your needs
Meaning and Identity Among Hispanic Men with Genitourintary Cancers
Hispanic Men, genitourinary cancer survivors
Meaning and Identity Among Hispanic Men with Genitourintary Cancers
New PTs Treating Concussions
18-65 Physical Therapists
OTs use of AI
Faculty in entry level occupational therapy programs. Virtual interview.
Parent Perceptions about Toddler's Outdoor Play
Parents of toddlers in India
School-Based PTs and Outcome measures
School based PTs
SEA Bridge Program for Autistic Children
Autistic Children Ages 8-10
SLP Clinical Fellows
SLP Clinical Fellows – journaling to address stress and burnout
Smiling Mind App for Burnout in SLPs
Using the Smiling Mind app for mindfulness for burnout
In-person
Shared story book reading to improve vocabulary - English
3-5 year old Spanish speakers in the Houston TX area learning English at home or in the community. Storybook reading in your home.
Shared story book reading to improve vocabulary - Spanish
Niños bilingües de habla español-inglés de 3 a 5 años que tienen un impedimento del lenguaje. Participe en un estudio de hasta seis semanas con cuatro sesiones de terapia individuales utilizando lectura dialógica, una intervención de lectura de libros de cuentos compartida.
Adults with PD swallowing evaluation
Adults with Parkinson’s Disease. Questionnaire and swallowing evaluation at the Voice and Swallowing Lab Center of Communication Disorders
Optometric Translational Medicine
Adults in the Provo UT area. Complete eye exam and provide tear, saliva, and/or urine samples.
Short or long training by female youth athletes
14-17 yo female athletes in the Rockville MD area. Complete short (30 min, 4x a week) or long (60 min, 2x a week) training
Therapeutic Ultrasound for Clogged Ducts
Lactating women