Participating in research is one of the most powerful things you can do to be part of tomorrow's healthcare breakthroughs. Penn State Health is always looking for people who are willing to participate in studies, so that our researchers can better understand how to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and conditions.
The purpose of this research study is to assess the pain, stiffness and physical function of the knee in patients with an articular cartilage defect of the knee. Participants will...
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer have many needs for supportive care that differ from younger and older patients. This includes age-appropriate psychological support for management of distress, as...
This study is seeking to enroll participants who are between the ages of 18-35 that are healthy, physically active. Eligible participants will complete laboratory testing related to knee function, which...
Many negative consequences of Achilles tendon ruptures, such as tendon elongation and calf muscle atrophy, develop during the first weeks of healing after a rupture. In order to develop new...
The objective of this study is to establish possible relationships between changes in the mechanical properties of the ulnar collateral ligament and symptoms and functionality of the arm in baseball...
Healthy subjects and athletes needed for the study. Athletes will be evaluated several times over the course of season. Additionally, patients with ACL injury or ACL surgery will be recruited...
This experimental study will investigate foot joint function during walking and running and/or hopping and performing heel raises. Participants will walk and run and/or complete heel raises with mass added...
The earth’s climate is warming, and the number of heat waves has increased in recent years. At the same time, the number of adults over the age of 65 is...
This study examines how each brain hemisphere contributes to motor control and coordination. Participants play virtual reality/computer games to look at how their arms move during different activities....
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in the United States. The most advanced forms of NAFLD are associated with increased liver-related mortality and...
