The Hassles and Health Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you 20-50 years old, a non-smoker, and in good physical and mental health? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how the body responds to stress. The study involves two in-person visits lasting 7.5 hours in total. Visits take place at 1:30pm. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Stress in everyday life can lead to an increased risk for developing health disorders, but researchers do not fully understand this relationship. The purpose of this study is to help researchers learn more about how the body responds to everyday stressors.  

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Men and women ages 20-50 
• In good physical and mental health 
• Non-smoker 
• Not taking any medications for heart disease or mental health problems 
• Weigh more than 110 pounds 
• Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 (BMI calculator)
• Fluent in English 
• Female participants must have regular menstrual cycles

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves 2 in-person visits lasting about 7.5 hours total (4 hours for visit 1 and 3.5 hours for visit 2). Visits will take place at 1:30pm. During the study visits, participants will have measurements of their heart, blood pressure, and breathing taken while performing a task. Other study procedures include blood draws, questionnaires, and interviews.