CHPS RESEARCH STUDIES

PCOS and Cognitive Function Among Female College Students

Researchers want to understand the relationship between PCOS symptoms and cognitive and psychological functioning in college-aged women. We plan to compare executive functioning, cognitive test anxiety, and perceived stress between women with and without PCOS. We also will assess whether certain lifestyle factors like physical activity, diet, and sleep impact these relationships.

You will be asked to attend one study visit where we will measure your height, weight, and body composition, and have you complete a set of online questionnaires about your stress levels, cognitive test anxiety, executive functioning skills, academic performance, diet and sleep. Afterward, you will be given a wrist-worn activity monitor to wear for seven days, which will track your physical activity. At the end of the week, you will return the device to complete your participation.

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • Enrolled UCF student
  • Female, aged 18 to 30
  • Willing to wear an activity tracker on your wrist for 7 days
  • Able to read, write, and provide informed consent in English

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:
  • Pregnant or less than 6 weeks postpartum

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UCF IRB#: STUDY00008843
PI: A'Naja M. Newsome, PhD
Recruitment End Date:
May 1, 2026
Location:
CHPS Innovation Center
3280 Progress Dr.
Suite 129
Orlando, FL 32826
Time Commitment:
Number of visits: 1
Expected time per visit: 30 minutes
Compensation:
Type: $10 Starbucks Gift Card
Point of Contact:
Janna Alba
Faculty Advisors:
A’Naja Newsome
Associated Units:
Health Sciences
Short URL: https://chps.ucf.edu/study/24194/

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