Research Participants Needed
UMASS Activity Study
The Exercise Physiology Lab is conducting a research study to develop more effective methods for estimating energy expenditure during the day using accelerometers. The study involves 2-3 laboratory visits to assess your resting metabolic rate, body composition and energy expenditure while performing a variety of physical activities. Older subjects (men over 40 years of age; women over 50 years of age) will also have a medically supervised stress test to screen for heart disease prior to their participation in the study. Subjects will receive compensation for their active participation as well as valuable information about their current health status.
Eligible participants must be free from and not be taking medication for:
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Heart disease
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Asthma and breathing disorders
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High blood pressure
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Diabetes and other metabolic diseases
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Chronic joint pain, arthritis, or osteoporosis
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Other chronic illness or disorders
Please call 545-1583 or e-mail activitystudy@gmail.com for more information about enrolling in the study.
Multiple Sclerosis Study
We are looking for volunteers to participate in a study looking at strength and locomotion. Participants must be:
-Women with or without Multiple Sclerosis
-Ages 30-60 years
-Sedentary to recreationally active
-Non-smokers
Compensation for participating is $50. This study is supported by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
If interested, please contact Linda Chung at:
413-545-5305
For more information: www.umass.edu/motorcontrol/
Dietary Antioxidant Supplements
Men and women aged 18-30 needed for a study of dietary antioxidant supplements. Compensation up to $100. Participants must not be taking high doses of any dietary supplement or training for competition in team or individual sports. The study includes 17 total visits, 16 visits to the laboratory over 4 days, take supplement twice a day for 3 days, blood samples for 4 days. Call 413-545-6072 or e-mail umass_muscle@yahoo.com
Topical Gel Study
We are looking for men and women age 46-65 to participate in a study to examine muscle soreness and the effects of a topical analgesic after a typical gym exercise regimen.
Subjects must be:
Age 46-65
Healthy
In the Umass-Amherst area
Subjects must not:
Be participating in strenuous sports activities or occupations.
Have lifted weights within the last 6 months.
Subjects will visit for:
-Interview (30 minutes)
-Two exercise sessions (3+ weeks apart, appointments are evenings from 6pm-8pm)
-A gel application and hourly soreness evaluation (takes 5 min.) (36 hours post exercise) *surf the net, watch movies, and free lunch for 5 hours!*
-Three follow up 5 min. soreness evaluations (following each exercise session, appointments between 7am-9am)
A total of 11-12 visits, and you will receive $175 for completing the whole study!
If interested, please call! (413)577-4703
Or e-mail: umass.muscle@gmail.com
Muscle Physiology Lab
In the Muscle Physiology Lab, we strive to understand the effects of age, gender, and physical activity on human skeletal muscle function. We use a combination of techniques to study various aspects of muscle physiology and energetics. We are currently seeking volunteers for several research projects. You may be eligible if you:
? are 21-35 or 65-80 years old
? do not smoke
? do not participate in a structured exercise program
Information about the way your muscle functions, as well as some monetary compensation are provided to volunteers who complete the study!
If you are interested or would like more information, please visit our website at www.people.umass.edu/muscle or contact us at 413-545-5305.
Exercise Training and Diabetes Prevention Study
The Umass Energy Metabolism Laboratory is looking for volunteers to study the combined effects of exercise and a common diabetes drug, metformin, on metabolic health. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the physiological responses that the combined therapy has compared to either therapy alone. Volunteers should be:
Ages: 21- 50
Non-exercising
Not diagnosed with diabetes
Non-smokers
Participation will involve 5-7 visits of 3-5 hours each over approximately 15 weeks. For your participation you will receive:
Bone density scan
Body fat analysis
Blood sugar profile
Measure of resting and exercise metabolism
Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment
You will also receive up to $200 for completing the whole study. This study is supported by the National Institutes of Health and the American College of Sports Medicine.
If interested, please contact Steve Malin @ 413- 545-0331 or smalin@kin.umass.edu
