Research Studies Seeking Participants

  • Participants Needed for Dairy Protein Shake Study

    Do you enjoy drinking protein shakes or dairy products?

    Do you want to find out if drinking a protein-rich dairy drink is good for you?

    The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut is seeking men and post-menopausal women to participate in an 8-week nutrition research study to investigate the effects of dairy lipids on blood cholesterol levels, inflammation levels, and gut bacteria composition. You will be compensated up to $250 for your time.

    We are looking for men and post-menopausal women who are:

    - Between 40 and 70 years of age

    - Willing to consume study provided dairy products daily

    - Willing to provide blood and stool samples throughout the study

    - Meet other study inclusion criteria and do not fit any exclusion criteria

    Benefits of participating:

    - Free nutrient intake analysis from diet records, blood pressure values, and body

    composition analysis upon request.

    To inquire about participating in the study contact:

    - Christopher Blesso, Principal Investigator, 860-486-9049

    o Email: Christopher.blesso@uconn.edu or

    - Oliver Otoko, Graduate Assistant, 860-486-8755

    o Email: oliver.otoko@uconn.edu

    If you are interested and between 40-70 years of age, please check your eligibility via this SCREENING SURVEY.

    This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol # H22-0161

    UConn IRB

    For more information, contact: Oliver Otoko at oliver.otoko@uconn.edu