Paid Research Study for Postpartum Black Women
The UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences is recruiting Black mothers who recently had a baby to join a free 3-month online weight loss program. This study aims to help postpartum Black women achieve weight loss through healthy eating, increased physical activity, and positive cognitive changes.
Participants will receive $30 to complete the study. The study is completely online, and no
travel is required. IRB protocol H25-0033. Click here for the research flyer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Self-identify as a Black woman
- Living in the United States
- Age 18 - 49 years
- Delivered a child within the last 12 months
- Speaking English
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25kg/m2 - 45 kg/m2
- Have an active email address
- Has a Facebook account or is willing to create one
- Willing to participate via smartphone or virtual meetings in UConn Teams
- Interested in losing weight
To sign up for the study, please take this eligibility survey , email us at power_study@uconn.edu or call us at 860-486-3681
For more information, contact: Snehaa Ray at snehaa.ray@uconn.edu