Current Studies

Mechanisms of thermal hyperemia in human skeletal muscle

The University of North Texas Health Science Center and the Human Vascular Physiology Laboratory are recruiting subjects to take part in a research study that will examine if cyclooxygenase contributes to the increase in skeletal muscle blood flow during heat exposure.

You must be:

• 18 – 40 years old; males & females
• Generally healthy
• No tobacco/nicotine use within past 6 months (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, nicotine patch/gum)
• Not currently taking any over the counter or prescription medications besides birth control

Study Requirements:

• Visit Human Vascular Physiology Laboratory at UNTHSC on 3 separate days. The first visit will last between 1-2 hours and the second and third visits will be will be approximately 5 hours each, for a total time commitment of about 12 hours.
• Participation in this study is voluntary, and if you are a student or employee of UNTHSC your participation (or non-participation) in this study will in no way affect your academic standing or employment.
• Subjects will be compensated for their time and effort.

If you are interested in participating in this study as a research subject, please contact Amy Moore or Rauchelle Richey via email (amy.moore@unthsc.edu; rauchellerichey@my.unthsc.edu) or phone (817-735-2088).