Principle Investigator:
Dr. Bill Sheel
Details:
The primary purpose of the study is to observe the blood pressure response to handgrip exercise and respiratory work between healthy males and females.
You can participate in this study if; You are a healthy male or female between the ages of 18-35, do not smoke or vape, have normal lung function, are currently not taking hormonal contraceptives, and have no symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease.
What is involved:
– Measurement of resting blood pressure, heart rate, ventilation, and forearm volume and circumference.
– Resistive breathing exercise
– Handgrip exercise
– Insertion of gastric and esophageal balloon catheters.
– Women: Self report of menstrual history
Time Commitment:
There will be two testing sessions, with the first being ~4 hours and the second being ~3 hours.
Total time commitment – A total of ~7 hours over two visits.
Contact: jenna.benbaruj@ubc.ca
Poster:
LIMA-Study-Poster
Posting expiration date:
08/31/2022