PARTICIPANTS WANTED for a research study to examine the Compensatory Reserve
Index (CRI): Establishment of Normative Values Surrounding Exercise in the Heat at The
University of Connecticut, Kinesiology Department.
Purpose: To assess compensatory reserve (CRI) values surrounding exercise in the heat
in hydrated and dehydrated states. CRI values produced from this monitoring device can
be utilized as a vital sign for central blood volume in a variety of clinical, warfighter,
athlete, and labor type settings. Information from this study will contribute to
improvements and advancements to wearable health and fitness technology.
Testing consists of 1 baseline visit (~1 hour) and 4 exercise trials (~4 hours each).
Participants will be eligible to receive up to $550.00 for full completion the study
Eligibility requirements:
- Healthy males and females ages 18 to 35
- Recreationally active (at least 150 min of exercise per week) with no prior history of
adverse reactions to the heat.
For more information, contact Gabrielle Brewer at gabrielle.brewer@uconn.edu as soon
as possible to schedule an information meeting.
This research is conducted under the direction of Dr. Douglas Casa in the Department
of Kinesiology.
For more information, contact: Gabrielle Brewer at gabrielle.brewer@uconn.edu