Research

  • Cold Physiology Study Participants

    RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS WANTED to examine physiological responses associated with rest and exercise in cold environments in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut.

     

    Purpose: To validate a body temperature alerting system using physiological responses that occur during rest and exercise in cold environments.

     

    You may be eligible to participate if:

    • You are a Male between 18-28 years of age
    • Recreationally active (at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week)

     

    You are NOT eligible to participate if:

    • You are a Female
    • You have allergic reactions to the cold
    • You have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 6 months
    • Have a current injury/illness

     

    Participants will be eligible for monetary compensation.

     

    This research is conducted under the direction of Douglas Casa, a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (douglas.casa@uconn.edu)

     

    For more information, contact Erica Filep at erica.filep@uconn.edu as soon as possible to schedule an information meeting.

     

    This study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H21-0016

    For more information, contact: Erica Filep at erica.filep@uconn.edu