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Welcome to the Obesity Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU



Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) System Lifestyle Intervention

Are you a wheelchair user who is obese or overweight and would like to lose weight? You may be eligible for a research study for a new weight scale system for wheelchair users called the Fast In-Bed Tracking System (FIT)! We would like to see if the ability for wheelchair users to weigh themselves regularly increases their ability to lose weight while paired with a nutrition and exercise program.

Assistive Devices
Diet
Exercise
Mobility Aids
And 4 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and older
Duration
DURATION: 12 months
VISITS: 3 visits and 23 weight loss sessions
Location
LOCATION: home and virtual
Compensation
COMPENSATION: up to $180

MPowerHub

Do you have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes? You may be eligible for a research study to test new mobile phone apps and monitors. Participants will be asked to complete two surveys and have two visits with a diabetes care and education specialist (DCES). Compensation is provided.

Diabetes
Diet
Exercise
Obesity
Age Range
AGE: 25-75
Duration
DURATION: 4-6 months
VISITS: 2 visits and at home activities
Location
LOCATION: virtual or in person
Compensation
COMPENSATION: up to $125

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism


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