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Female Fatigue Study

The purpose of this study is to learn more about factors that contribute to exercise-induced fatigue in women.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 30 years
Female

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

This study involves assessments of body composition, muscle imaging, and reactive hyperemia. You will also perform assessments of lower body strength and neuromuscular function before and after a fatiguing protocol.

Incentives

$50, DEXA Body Composition Scan

In-person visits:
3

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
3 visits

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

You are between 18-30 years old
You have had regular menstrual periods for 6 months or more

Not eligible if:

You use hormonal birth control
You smoke
You exercise more than 2 hours per week
You have experienced a lower extremity injury in the last 3 months

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Neuromuscular Research Lab
Fetzer Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
210 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Amber Schmitz
Exercise and Sport Science

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Women's Health

IRB Number

23-1170

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