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  • 8/12 Paid Research Study for Postpartum Black Women

    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