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Exercising women needed for a research study on the menstrual cycle and bone health

Research Participant Criteria

To be eligible for this study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 18 - 35 Years
  • In good health
  • No menstrual bleeding within the past 3 months or 6 or less menstrual cycles per year
  • Participate in aerobic or resistance training for at least 3hr/week
  • Not taking any form of hormonal therapy for at least 6 months
  • BMI between 16 and 25 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria

You are not eligible if any of the following applies to you:

  • Have a chronic disease
  • Sedentary (<3hr/week of aerobic or resistance training)
  • Smoke
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy in next 12 months
  • Currently diagnosed with a clinical eating disorder or other clinical psychiatric disorder

Research Study Details

The REFUEL Study

The Women’s Health and Exercise Lab in Noll Laboratory is seeking research participants for a study investigating the impact of exercise and diet on bone health and menstrual cyclicity. In addition to being compensated for their time, participants will receive nutrition and energy expenditure analyses as well as measurements of their bone density, hormone levels, body fat, and fitness level. Participants must be healthy 18-35 year old females who participate in regular exercise and who have had no menstrual bleeding for the last 3 months or 6 or less menstrual periods in the last year.  Participants should not be taking any form of hormonal therapy.  This study is under the direction of Drs. Mary Jane De Souza and Nancy Williams, and requires regular visits to the University Park campus. For more information please call (814) 863-4488, or visit us at www.refuel.psu.edu.

Study Dates, Times and Location

Study Available by Appointment?: No
Location: Noll Laboratory
Approximate Participant Study Length: 12 Months

This research study involves coming to the Women's Health and Exercise Labs in Noll Laboratory for testing, on average, once a month for just over a year or about 12-14 months.

Compensation: $1067

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Contact Information

Women's Health and Exercise Lab
814-863-4488
refuel@psu.edu

This study has been approved by a Penn State Institutional Review Board (IRB). IRB Approval Number 26985