Movement Study for Overweight Men

STUDY BASICS

Are you a man who is 40-64 years of age and have obesity, with a BMI greater than 30? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about movement in adults with obesity who do and do not exercise regularly. Participation involves 1 in-person visit and wearing an activity monitor for up to 7 days at home. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

People with obesity move differently than people who do not live with obesity. The purpose of this research study is to learn more about movement in adults with obesity who do and do not exercise regularly. Researchers hope their findings may lead to more tailored movement-based weight-loss programs in the future. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Men ages 40-64
• Have obesity, with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 (BMI calculator)
• Able to walk and exercise independently
• No lower extremity joint replacements

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participants will have one in-person visit that will last up to two hours and activity monitoring at home for up to seven days. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, perform movement tasks, and have strength and muscle fatigue testing. Activity monitors will be returned to the study team at the end of your participation.