Brent A. Bauer, M.D.

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of 4 weeks of kavalactone dosing on cortisol in a healthy nursing population.  Secondary aims will assess changes in self-report measures of quality of life (QoL) including burnout, motivation to expend energy, mood (depressed, anxious, stressed), and sleep quality, and in cognitive measures.   

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of occupancy sensors and control-logic to optimize energy savings in real-time based on the occupied condition of Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system controlled space.

The purpose of this study is to compare change in self-reported tolerance and satisfaction with massage delivered through an EMMA electronic massager versus massage delivered by an in-person massage therapist. 

This research study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of Tuina therapy (Chinese massage therapy) compared to physiotherapy for low back pain.

The purpose of this study is to measure the effects that office lighting, sound, and temperature have on the health and productivity of the adults who work there.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the common symptoms leading to an Animal Assisted Therapy consult, and to measure its (AAT) influence on the symptoms and feelings of hospitalized patients.

The purpose of this study is to:

1. To determine if the handler’s behavior plays a part in how well a new therapy dog adapts to their role and handles the stress from the hospital environment.
2. Investigate cortisol concentrations and ear temperature per and post visit for both handlers and therapy dogs.
3. Observe physical signs of stress or comfortableness in both dogs and handlers during visits.

This study aims to measure the effects of biophilic visual features and acoustic features on office worker's mood and connectedness to nature, stress levels, perceived productivity, attention restoration and cognitive performance.

The purpose of the current research study is to further the knowledge of how biometric data generated using wearables and other sensing devices relate to different levels of mental stress revealed by endocrine measurements of stress-associated hormone levels and self-reports of perceived stress. 

The purpose of this study is to develop a bedroom-based intervention, manipulating lighting, ambient temperature, and sound designed to facilitate waking up more gradually and reducing sleep inertia.

The purpose of this study is to observe therapy dog visits effects on nurse job satisfaction and productivity.

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of offering and providing Reiki Therapy in hospitalized hematology/oncology cancer patients.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the outcomes of the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program among Public School staff in 2 communities in Minnesota. Feasibility of a blended in-person and online teaching approach of the program will also be evaluated.

The purpose of this study is to assess:  the prevalence of previous and/or current use of Integrative health interventions in the underserved population in Olmsted County, interest toward future use of Integrative treatment modalities among underserved patients in Olmsted County, and gender-based differences in the use of Integrative health modalities and interest in Integrative therapies among underserved patients in Olmsted County.

The results of this study will allow us to appropriately plan future studies to assess the safety and effectiveness of Integrative therapies among this population. 

As many as 57% of older adults complain of major disruption of sleep, 29% struggle to fall asleep and 19% complain of early-morning awakening. The implications of this sleep deprivation are sobering, particularly among older individuals.

The primary goal of this study is to determine whether a palatable foodstuff which contains a fruit/honey drink and which is taken every evening before bedtime leads to improved sleep in community-living individuals with sleep problems.

The purpose of this study is to investigate disease causing and other organisms which athletes may be exposed to while participating in the Summer Olympic Games. The study will also investigate the organism and metabolism environment of stool, blood analysis and presence of abnormal cell structures in Olympic athletes in comparison with other elite athletes.

The purpose of this study is to determine if nicotinamide riboside (750 mg/day for 12 weeks) can affect the levels of NAD+ in the brain as measured by 31P MRS.

The purpose of this study is to develop a breast cancer survivor (BCS) multiscale omics database that includes a complete fecal metagenome (gut microbiome) and fecal metabolome characterization.