Research

  • Healthy Volunteers Needed for Onsite Study

    Researchers in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine are looking for participants for a health study examining how the health problems of bones, joints, and muscles are related to job design and demands. This project will include physiologic tests to assess strength and endurance.

    Participation eligibility:

    • Healthy UConn Health Employees or Students
    • Must be medically cleared to engage in physical activity
    • If taking heart and/or blood pressure medications, please discuss medications with study physician*

    Participation compensation: A cash incentive of $50 will be offered for completing these tests.

    Time: 2-3 hours total, including rest breaks following each physical test

    If you are interested in participating in this study, please contact Brittany Gaines at bgaines@uhcu.edu or 860-679-1063.

     

    This study is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Martin Cherniack, IRB # 18-072S-2

    University of Connecticut Health Center, Department of Medicine/Occupational & Environmental Medicine,

    Farmington, CT.

    For more information, contact: Brittany Gaines at 860-679-1063