We are seeking healthy male participants to study the thirst and other biomarkers of hydration state.
Eligibility requirements:
Healthy males
Age 21-35 years old
Willing to complete a protocol that requires you drink no fluids for 24 hours
Able to give approximately 8.3 hours of your time over 4 days, and visit the Human Performance Laboratory 8 times during those 4 days
Willing to have a small blood sample drawn, 9 times across 72 hours
Live on or near the UConn campus, and be able to walk or ride the UConn Bus to Gampel Pavilion within 15 minutes; you may not operate a skateboard, scooter, automobile, moped, or bicycle
No tobacco use or Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) within the past 6 months
No chronic illness
Read English very well.
Cash compensation will be provided, if you participate. You also will receive your own data, for all measurements.
For more information, contact Gabrielle Giersch at uconnthirst@gmail.com or at 860-486-3222 to schedule an information meeting.
The UConn IRB approved this study, protocol # H17-291
UConn IRB Protocol: H17-291
IRB Approval Date: January 30, 2018
IRB Expiration Date: November 16, 20181/30
For more information, contact: Gabrielle Giersch at uconnthirst@gmail.com