Introduction
Research studies answer important questions that might help change or improve the way we do things in the future.
The BRIDGE & Friends study will see how sharing information about diet and exercise with friends and family impacts weight management and healthy lifestyle change.
We are looking for adults who are 50-79 years old with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30-50 to join our research study!
Title
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Enhance Diet and Exercise
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Improve Weight Management
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Support Healthy Lifestyle Change
About the study
What is this research study about?
- How sharing information about diet and exercise with friends and family impacts weight management and healthy lifestyle change in adults that are overweight
Who can participate in this study?
- Age: 50-79
- Body Mass Index (BMI): 30-50
- ALL participants must be screened over the phone and in person to confirm eligibility.
What will I be asked to do during this study?
- Participate in weekly online classes for 6 months
- Complete 3 data collection visits over 12-15 months
- Provide information about your health, diet, lifestyle, and social networks
- Eligible participants can make up to $180.
What are the next steps?
- If you are interested, please call 312-355-2328 to do a short phone screening to make sure you fit the criteria we are looking for.
- If you fit the criteria, the next step is an in-person screening visit at UIC to make sure you are eligible to participate.
- ALL participants must be screened over the phone and in person to confirm eligibility.
