Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is this study important and why should I participate?
This study aims to understand the impact of workplace stress on sleep quality and the resulting effects on health. Because of the amount of time the American’s spend at work, we are looking to understand how workplace stress impacts wellness and health.

Q: I want to participate, what should I expect?
Participation in the study includes completing a screener survey, baseline survey, a 2-3 hour Lab Visit, and seven days of active study participation (including wearing biomonitors that will measure your heart rate, blood pressure and sleep quality, and answering short surveys throughout the day). After your seven days, you will return to ISR to get your blood drawn.

The WorkLife Study Team is here to support you throughout your study participation, please view them as a resource! Your participation in this study is voluntary, you are free to withdraw from the study at any point.

Q: How do I know if I am eligible for this study?
To be eligible for this study, you must be 18 years of age or older and employed full-time at the University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine. Unfortunately, women who are pregnant are not eligible to participate in this study at this time. To determine your eligibility, please take our Screener Survey and our Study Team will contact you regarding your eligibility.

Q: Will I get paid to participate in this study?
Yes! You will receive up to $356 in compensation, plus a bonus of $44 if you complete all elements of the study, bringing the total to a maximum of $400. The amount you receive will increase as your participation nears completion — you will receive the maximum amount if you complete all parts of the study. In order to receive the maximum compensation, you must wear the biomonitor devices consistently throughout the study as instructed, removing them only for short times as needed.

Q: I see that I have to come in for a lab visit, can I come in after work?
Yes, we will offer flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Q: I need to schedule my blood draw appointment, who do I contact?
A: Scheduling for all portions of the study including the Lab Visit, seven days of participation, and Blood Draw is done via our Scheduling Portal. If you want help with scheduling, please let the Study Team ([email protected]) know and we will be happy to assist. If you need to reschedule any part of your participation, please let us know as soon as possible.

Q: What happens if I no longer want to participate in the study?
You are able to withdraw from the study at any point during your participation. Please contact the Study Team at [email protected] to inform them that you no longer wish to participate.

Q: I’m having trouble with my biomonitors, what do I do?
If you are having trouble with your biomonitors, please refer to the biomonitor user guides that were given to you during your lab visit, which are also available on the For Participants section of this website (see study materials for password). If you still experience issues, please contact the WorkLife Study Team at [email protected].

Q: How do I return the biomonitors?
Please bring your biomonitors with you to your Blood Draw appointment and a Study Team member will collect them from you. If you are unable to return them at your Blood Draw, we will provide you with a pre-paid USPS label and you can pack your biomonitors and accessories in the box provided and drop them off at your local USPS office.

Q: What happens if I don’t return the biomonitors?
Our study requires that you return your biomonitors to receive your compensation at the end of your study participation. If you do not return your biomonitors, you will not receive your compensation.