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 during the study?
Before participating in a study a researcher will fully explain the purpose of the study and all the procedures, methods, and equipment we use to answer the research question. You can ask all questions you have. Once all of your questions are answered you can choose whether or not you would like to participate. The methods of each study are different, with most starting with a screening visit during which you complete questionnaires and have your heart rate, blood pressure, and other basic information gathered. If you qualify to continue with the study, you commonly return to the lab on different days to complete study visits. All visits are located on the University at Buffalo South Campus in Farber Hall, Sherman Hall, or Sherman Annex. You can always ask questions as you have them and decide to stop participating in the study at any time if you wish.
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.