Looking for Research Subjects
The following projects are currently recruiting research subjects. Some projects have specific inclusion/exclusion criteria. Some projects also provide nominal compensation for your time. Please contact the specific researcher for any questions that you might have.
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Influence of fitness on leg hemodynamic responses in aging women and men
Men and women are needed to participate in a study that is being conducted in the Vascular Aging and Exercise Lab of Dr. David Proctor. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of fitness level on the blood flow response to leg exercise.
Participants can be at any fitness level and must be 21-30 years or 60 – 80 years old, healthy, nonsmokers, who are not currently taking blood pressure or cholesterol medications, hormone therapy, or (for younger women) birth control medications.
The study involves screening blood-work (including cholesterol), treadmill exercise, body composition assessment, vascular health measurements, and several study visits involving Doppler ultrasound (noninvasive) assessment of leg blood flow during kicking exercise. Additional procedures involve strength testing and exercise tests to measure muscle fatigue.
Participants will be paid a total of $80 for their participation in the entire study and will also receive the results from the tests.
For more information, contact Martha Kalasky by e-mail (mjk5013@psu.edu) or by phone (814-863-3183). IRB approval (#29969) more info...