The purpose of the study is to test sports bras for some of the worlds top sports apparel and lingerie brands.
Longer study description
We (The Research Group in Breast Health) run a sports bra testing service and work closely with some of the worlds top sports apparel and lingerie brands to test their products. To do this, we require female participants to run in each sports bra whilst we measure how supportive the bra is using motion sensors. We also collect feedback from the participants to obtain subjective measures such as: bra comfort, perceived support and appearance.
What will participants be doing?
Participants will be asked to run on a treadmill at a steady speed (10 km per hour), in multiple different sports bras, for up to 2 minutes at a time.
Duration
This is a ongoing testing service where we run multiple different projects. Participants can take part as many times as they like, as long as they meet the criteria for the project e.g. are the bra size that is being tested. Testing usually takes 1 hour to complete.
Apply
To register your interest, please complete the Google form and select 'volunteering for studies'. We will contact you should any projects come up that you may be eligible for, to provide you with more information.
Please contact Brogan Jones (brogan.jones@port.ac.uk) to apply for this study. Any questions should be directed to Brogan Jones.
Participant characteristics:
- Female
- Aged 18-45 years
- Staff, students and the general public
- Participants must be able to run comfortably on a treadmill for up to 2 minutes at a time
- Must not have been pregnant or breast fed within the last year
- Must not have had any surgical procedures to the breast e.g. augmentation, lumpectomy etc.
Reward
Participants are offered either £15 or a free sports bra for their time.
Location
Spinnaker Building, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2ER
Closing date for applications
15 June 2024