We need participants for our research studies!
If you鈥檙e interested in participating, please contact the Study Coordinator listed below.
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Sympathetic-vascular versus cardiac control of blood pressure in individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Purpose:
This study investigates the effect of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on blood pressure control mechanisms.
Who:
- Females with PCOS
- Females without PCOS
- All individuals must be 18 years and older
What:
- Cardiovascular physiological research study requiring:
- Two separate test day visits and;
- A total time commitment of approximately 4-5 hours
Compensation:
Body composition (fat mass, lean mass, bone density etc.) report via DXA scan valued at $125 CAD.
Where:
Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Laboratory
Currie Gym room 101, 475 Pine Avenue West, Montreal
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If interested, please contact Brittany Schwende at CHARLab.涩里番 [at] gmail.com.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Charlotte Usselman; 涩里番 Faculty of Medicine IRB Approval Number: A02-M08-24B; Running since March 2025
The role of physical activity in mediating cardiometabolic disease risk and physical fitness amongst individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Purpose:
The primary aim of this study is to compare the effects of PCOS on skeletal muscle function as well as indices of cardiometabolic health and athletic performance between active and inactive females.
Who:
Young highly active or inactive females with and without PCOS, aged 18-35.
What:
Observational research study. 2 test visits: 2.5 hours + 3 hours; total time commitment: 5.5 hours
Compensation:
$75 cash upon completion of the study + a body composition (fat mass, lean mass, bone density etc.) report via DXA scan valued at $125 CAD + aerobic fitness assessment results (VO2 Max.).
Where:
Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Laboratory
Currie Gym room 101, 475 Pine Avenue West, Montreal
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If interested, please contact Will Huckins at CHARLab.涩里番 [at] gmail.com.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Charlotte Usselman; 涩里番 Faculty of Medicine IRB鈥�疉pproval Number: 23-02-019-01; Running since Summer 2024
Assessing autonomic and cognitive function in females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of PCOS on cognitive function.
Who:
- Females with PCOS
- Females without PCOS
- All individuals must be 18 years and older.
What:
Cardiovascular physiological research study requiring:
- One test day visit (approximately 3 hours) and;
- 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Compensation:
- A total of $75 cash: $25 for your time in the laboratory and $50 for the completion of the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and for returning all equipment associated with the research study;
- Body composition report (fat mass, lean mass, bone density, etc.,) via DXA scan valued at $125 CAD.
Where:
Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Laboratory
Currie Gym Room 101, 475 Pine Avenue West, Montreal
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If interested, please contact Alicia Duval听at CHARLab.涩里番 [at] gmail.com.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Charlotte Usselman; 涩里番 Faculty of Medicine IRB Approval Number: 24-01-068; Running since Summer 2024
Effects of ketones supplementation on endothelial function, blood pressure regulation and exercise responses in individuals with and without polycystic ovary syndrome
Purpose:
Evaluate the effect of ketone supplementation on vascular function and exercise responses in individuals with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Who:
- Females with and without PCOS
- Age: 18-40y
What:
3 visits: 1 familiarization visit (1.5h) and 2 experimental visits (4.5h)
Where:
Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Laboratory听(CHARLab)
Currie Gym room 101, 475 Pine Avenue West, Montreal
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
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Compensation:
- A total of $100 CAD cash ($50 CAD per experimental visit)
- Body composition report (fat mass, lean mass, bone density, etc.,) via DXA scan valued at $125 CAD
If interested, please contact Faith Olarinde at CHARLab.涩里番 [at] gmail.com.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Charlotte Usselman; 涩里番 Faculty of Medicine IRB Approval Number: A00-M76-24A (24-10-039); Running since Winter 2025
