Research, Funding, and Awards

  • Facebook-based Weight Loss Study

    Are you a daily Facebook user, interested in losing weight?

    If so, you may be eligible to participate in a weight loss research study conducted by the University of Connecticut. We are researching a program that includes nutrition and exercise counseling through a private Facebook group. You will be asked to posts updates and interact with other study participants.  Study participation will last for 16 weeks.  Compensation will be provided.

    IRB number is H17-215 

    Learn more and sign up here: https://redcap.uchc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RE7EDYN9KC

    For more information, contact: Jared Goetz at mhealthstudy@uconn.edu