Use of Thermacare heat wraps as an adjunct to physical therapy,
Role: Investigator,
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals,
(04/2013 - 04/2014)
Status: Completed
The effect of heat and cold treatment on reducing delayed onset muscle soreness,
Role: Investigator,
Pfizer Inc., U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group,
(12/2012 - 12/2013)
Status: Completed
An open label study to compare the effects of age and body fat on the performance of two heat wrap devices in healthy subjects,
Role: Investigator,
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals,
(09/2010 - 09/2011)
Status: Completed
A pilot study on a moist heat wrap: on subjects laying down and during movement of normal daily activities,
Role: Investigator,
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
(03/2010 - 02/2011)
Status: Completed
A pilot study to evaluate various methodologies for assessing the treatment of low back pain.,
Role: Investigator,
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals,
(12/2009 - 12/2010)
Status: Completed
A comparison of ThermaCare heat wraps to Icy hot cream and Icy hot patches for deep tissue heat penetration: A pilot study,
Role: Investigator,
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
(04/2009 - 04/2010)
Status: Completed
Reducing pain in people with chronic back pain using dry and moist heat wraps,
Role: Investigator,
Procter & Gamble Company,
(10/2008 - 10/2009)
Status: Completed
Internal
The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio in General Adult Population,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(09/2022)
Status: Completed
Integrating the HEART into the Patient-Provider Interaction: Exploring A Novel Theoretical Framework's Utility and Underlying Mechanisms,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(08/2022)
Status: Approved
The Effects of High-Intensity Exercise on Biological Age,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(11/2021)
Status: Completed
Differentiation in brain EEG frequency modulation: Mirthful Laughter versus Fake Laughter,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(11/2021)
Status: Approved
Neuroendocrine changes after cervical spinal manipulation and mobilization in subjects with non- specific mechanical neck pain,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(06/2021)
Status: Approved
The association of acute stress and lower quarter EMG and anticipatory postural adjustments during single leg balance tasks,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(05/2021 - 08/2023)
Status: Completed
Neuropathic Therapy Center Research Database of Clinical Patient Data,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(01/2021)
Status: Approved
Functional assessment of ashwagandha root extract during weight-loss,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Center for Health Research,
(06/2020 - 06/2021)
Status: Completed
The effect of intraneural facilitation therapy on diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(07/2019)
Status: Completed
A comparison of the rise of serum lipids, glucose, and hs-CRP levels after consumption of a beef burger versus a vegetarian burger,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(07/2019)
Status: Completed
Nuts and brain: Effects of eating nuts on changing electroencephalographic brainwaves,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Allied Health Professionals,
(09/2017 - 09/2018)
Status: Completed
Effects of preprandial consumption of cacao nibs vs. pecans on appetite,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(01/2017 - 01/2018)
Status: Completed
The acute effect of beetroot powder and arginine supplementation on blood pressure in normotensive adults,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(09/2016 - 09/2017)
Status: Completed
The effect of the addition of four different protein isolates to a fruit-based smoothie on postprandial blood glucose in a healthy population,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(07/2016 - 07/2017)
Status: Completed
Strain gauge assessment and correlation with compound muscle action potential and surface electromyogram parameters before and after a single intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin type A into extensor digitorum brevis muscle,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Neurology,
(06/2016 - 06/2017)
Status: Completed
The effect of humor/laughter and distress on C reactive protein: a pilot study,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(04/2016 - 04/2017)
Status: Completed
Vitamin C and its effect on buffering cortisol and c-reactive protein spike post-exercise in recreational high-intensity training athletes,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(12/2014 - 12/2015)
Status: Completed
Does Therapeutic Humor, as a Rehabilitative Modality, Enhance the Learning, Recall, and Recognition of Short Term Memory in Young, Elderly, and Age Matched Elderly Type 2 Diabetes,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(10/2014 - 10/2015)
Status: Completed
A comparison of calorie-focused versus food-focused diet to achieve fat loss and emotional well-being among overweight and obese adults,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(08/2014 - 08/2015)
Status: Completed
Muscle dynamics as the result of whole body vibration and plyometrics,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(01/2014 - 01/2015)
Status: Completed
Isometric simulation of head bearing lifting and it's effects on the pelvic floor during the menstrual cycle,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(01/2014 - 01/2015)
Status: Completed
The effect of vitamin D on endothelial function,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(07/2013 - 07/2014)
Status: Completed
Heat and cold and tendon flexibility and muscle elasticity in men and women, a pilot study,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(03/2013 - 03/2014)
Status: Completed
Effect of menstrual cycle on ligament and tendon laxness in women,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(01/2013 - 01/2014)
Status: Completed
Aphasia therapy and stress,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Speech Pathology,
(07/2012 - 07/2013)
Status: Completed
Cortical response and motor change with balance tasks,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(05/2012 - 05/2013)
Status: Completed
The effect of heat on skin blood flow; interaction of age and BMI,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(04/2012 - 04/2013)
Status: Completed
Endothelial function in Caucasians vs. Indians,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(12/2011 - 12/2012)
Status: Completed
The influence of heat and vascular occlusion on skin blood flow,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(12/2011 - 12/2012)
Status: Completed
The interaction of humidity and skin temperature on skin blood flow - the TRPV4 story,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(01/2011 - 01/2012)
Status: Completed
The effects of orally ingesting branched chain amino acids on delayed onset muscle soreness in diabetic patients,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(09/2010 - 09/2011)
Status: Completed
Acute effect of a single high-fat meal on inflammatory markers and endothelial function,
Role: Investigator,
LLU School of Public Health,
(08/2010 - 08/2011)
Status: Completed
The influence of repeated heat exposure on skin blood flow,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(07/2010 - 07/2011)
Status: Completed
The effects of a composite psychoneuroimmunology-based (PNI) lifestyle intervention in modifying the progression of moderate unipolar depression in clinically depressed adults,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Allied Health Professionals,
(09/2009 - 09/2010)
Status: Completed
Correlation between actual skin temperatures with a thermal camera,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(05/2009 - 05/2010)
Status: Completed
Interactions between skin temperature, skin moisture and skin blood flow,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(10/2008 - 10/2009)
Status: Completed
Interaction between vibration and skin temperature and altering skinblood flow in younger people, older people, and people with diabetes,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(10/2008 - 10/2009)
Status: Completed
Measuring the strength in the extensor digitorum brevis muscle,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy,
(09/2008 - 09/2009)
Status: Completed
A spiritually-based intervention for patients with life-threatening illness or chronic pain,
Role: Investigator,
LLU School of Public Health,
(09/2007 - 09/2008)
Status: Completed
Sabbath Day-of-Rest: Relief from Stress,
Role: Principal Investigator,
LLU Center for Health Research,
(05/2007 - 12/2011)
Status: Closed
Physical fitness and stress in law enforcement officers,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Public Health,
(12/2006 - 12/2007)
Status: Completed
General Research - SAHP Professional,
Role: PD/PI,
LLU School of Public Health,
(12/1993 - 12/2016)
Status: Closed
The effect of intermittent fasting on body fat and quality of life,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies,
(03/2025 - 03/2026)
Status: Approved
Non-Profit Organization
Health profiles of survivors of domestic violence: piloting the complete health improvement program,
Role: Investigator,
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy,
(03/2016 - 03/2017)
Status: Completed
Psychoneuroimmunology & Humor,
Role: Principal Investigator,
Joan Kroc Foundation,
(06/2005 - 06/2008)
Status: Closed
Other Research
Real Simple Online- interview for article "6 Unexpected Ways to Calm your Nerves Before a Big Job Interview"
(10/2019 - Present)
Loma Linda University News- "Laughter : A fool-Proof prescription" by Janelle Ringer
(10/2019 - Present)
