Participate in a Study
Female Body Composition Assessment
Why? Currently, the military uses body size to assess the amount of muscle, bone, and fat content of their soldiers. The machine used to assess body size does not currently account for changes in the body due to the menstrual cycle. This purpose of this study is to assess the effects of the menstrual cycle on body size assessment.
Who? You may be eligible to participate if you are 18-45 years old female, healthy, physically active, and own a smart phone. Some conditions that exclude you include using a hormonal contraceptive, currently pregnant or breastfeeding, high blood pressure, taking medication or supplements with a side effect affecting hydration, or having a medical implant device.
What? This study consists of 4 visits. During Visit 1 (2.5 hours) we will inform you of all procedures involved in the study, determine your eligibility to participate, collect baseline data (heart rate, blood pressure, height, and weight), as well as determine maximal exercise capacity. Visits 2 - 4 (1 hour each) will occur after you track your menstrual cycle for two months. You will complete a hydration assessment, blood draw, and body size assessment. By participating in the study, you will be compensated up to $168.
Where? Sherman Annex on UB South Campus (Main St and Bailey Ave)
When? We try to work around your availability, generally scheduling between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.
Email Riana Pryor at RPryor@buffalo.edu
What happens with my results?
The researchers gather all of your results and the results of all other participants and compile them to answer the research questions. The data is commonly presented at local, regional, and national conferences and written up as a research article in medical journals. Your data cannot be traced back to you as an individual, keeping your data private and confidential.
We're happy to answer questions about our participation in our studies, student hands-on research and learning opportunities, and the implementation of health and safety prevention and intervention strategies in physically active populations. Email Riana Pryor at RPryor@buffalo.edu.