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Stress-induced Eating in Obesity
Robert Gordon University, GB
One response to stress is eating food. However, this can result in people becoming obese.
At present, relative little is known about the circumstances under which people who are obese engage in stress eating.
Hence, we are interested in obese people’s experiences of stress-induced...- 60 Min(s) to complete
- Prize draw £100
- Online Questionnaire + Online Interview
- Online
08 January 2020 Requirements- UK resident
- Aged 18 or over
- Obese (body mass index equal to or more than 30)
- Stress eater (you eat food when you are stressed)
- Not have been diagnosed as having an eating disorder
- Not pregnant.
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How does the inflammatory profile differ between lean and obese people?
Loughborough University, GB
We are looking for lean and obese participants to investigate how the inflammatory profile of stomach fat tissue differs between lean and obese individuals.
The study will involve 3 brief visits to Loughborough University Campus (total time commitment 3 hours).
This will include a...- 3 Hour(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Loughborough, UK
09 September 2019 Requirements- • Men and women aged 18-40
- • Lean participants (healthy weight)*: waist circumference ≤94 cm (men) and ≤80 cm (women) and BMI ≥21.0 kg/m2
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- Obese participants (increased weight)*: waist circumference ≥102 cm (men) and ≥88 cm (women) or BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2
- *If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria, that’s no problem. We can double check these measurements in the lab.
- • Recreationally active (> 3 x 30 min per week)
- • Blood pressure systolic blood pressure <160 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure <100 mmHg
- • Non smoker (including vaping)
- • No cardiometabolic or inflammatory disease (e.g. heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes)
- • Not taking medication or nutritional supplements (e.g. fish oil/prebiotics) known to interfere with study outcomes (including inflammation, immune function or lipid/carbohydrate metabolism) or prescribed antibiotics within the last 3 months
- • Stable weight history (less than 3 kg loss or gain in the previous 3 months)
- • Alcohol consumption less than 28 units for a man or 21 units per week for a woman
- • Women who are not pregnant or lactating
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Investigating Digestion of Macronutrients in Healthy and Obese Volunteers
Imperial College London, GB
The Section of Endocrinology and Investigative Medicine at the Hammersmith Hospital, London is studying the effect of meals of varying nutrient content on appetite.
We are looking for healthy weight and obese volunteers to take part in this study.
This study will involve a 4-day stay in...- 2 Week(s) to complete
- £410 plus travel expenses
- Experiment
- White City, London, UK
09 September 2019 Requirements- Aged 18-60 years
- Healthy
- Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) betwen 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 (normal weight) or between 30.0-39.9 kg/m2 (obese)
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Does the fat composition of a meal influence risk factors for heart disease
Loughborough University, GB
We are investigating how a saturated fat-rich meal, compared to a monounsaturated fat-rich meal, impact metabolic responses in the blood and adipose (fat) tissue. The meal will include 2 muffins and a milkshake.
If you're interested in taking part, you will be invited to complete 5...- 16 Min(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Loughborough, UK
11 June 2019 Requirements- Males and Females
- 18-50 years old
- Body mass index (BMI) = 25.0- 40.0 kg/m2 and/or a waistline of ≥94cm (men) and ≥80cm (women). Please note that a waistline of more than ≥ 90 cm will be used to define inclusion in men from ethnic groups including South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Ethnic South and Central Americans.
- Physically active (> 3 x 30 min per week)
- Systolic blood pressure <160mmHg and diastolic blood pressure <100mmHg
- No cardiometabolic (e.g. heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes) or inflammatory illness
- Non smoker
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The effect of feeding on gut function
University of Nottingham, GB
Obesity is a complicated condition that is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to increase our knowledge of how the condition may arise, and what makes people remain obese. We are comparing 12 people with obesity with 12 people of normal build, and will look at how quickly food empties...
- 6 Hour(s) to complete
- Cash
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
22 March 2019 Requirements- 12 healthy male subjects aged 18-60 years with a BMI 30-40 kg/m2
- No acute illness in the preceding 6 weeks
- No use of regular medication
- No factors which would affect MRI scan (e.g. pace maker, metal clips, metal implants)
- No history of gastrointestinal motility disorders (eg, gastric reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, etc)
- No significant previous thoracic or abdominal surgery
- Active sportsmen and bodybuilders would not be suitable to take part
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Saturated v Monounsaturated fat-rich meal and adipose tissue inflammation
Loughborough University, GB
We are investigating how a saturated fat-rich meal, compared to a monounsaturated fat-rich meal, impact metabolic responses in the blood and adipose (fat) tissue.
If you're interested in taking part, you will be invited to complete 5 laboratory visits in total, including 2 study visit days...- 16 Hour(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude
- Experiment
- Ashby Rd, Loughborough LE11, UK
14 January 2019 Requirements- Males and Females
- 18-50 years old
- Body mass index (BMI) = 25.0- 40.0 kg/m2 and/or a waistline of ≥94cm (men) and ≥80cm (women). Please note that a waistline of more than ≥ 90 cm will be used to define inclusion in men from ethnic groups including South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Ethnic South and Central Americans.
- Physically active (> 3 x 30 min per week)
- Systolic blood pressure <160mmHg and diastolic blood pressure <100mmHg
- No cardiometabolic (e.g. heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes) or inflammatory illness
- Non smoker
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Investigating the Effects of Caffeine on Brown Adipose Tissue Thermogenesis
University of Nottingham, GB
The study aims to increase knowledge about brown fat. Brown fat is a special fat tissue in the body which produces heat, by utilising the body's fat and glucose stores making it a promising target in anti obesity treatment. We are interested in whether caffeine effects how active brown adipose...
- 4 Hour(s) to complete
- Online Shopping voucher
- Experiment
- Nottingham NG7 2FT, UK
06 November 2018 Requirements- · Healthy Males
- · Aged between 18 and 30 years old
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Non-academic study Weight Loss - Improving Motivation Using 3D Body Scanning
Body Aspect, GB
The study will measure the impact of 3D body scans on motivation to lose weight .Participants with a BMI of 30+ URGENTLY needed to have 2 X 3D body scan,3 months apart. Participants view their 3D scan and it is rotated 360 degrees. They also and complete a questionnaire . After scan 2,...
- 3 Month(s) to complete
- Sincere Gratitude and an opportunity to access technology which may help you for free
- Questionnaires plus 3D body scans
- Castle Cavendish Works, Dorking Rd, Nottingham NG7 5PN, UK
08 February 2018 Requirements- BMI OF 30 +
- Males and Females 18+
- Willing to attend a physical location in Radford ,Nottingham for 2 x 30 minutes, 3 months apart
- Able to have a first scan by 16th March 2018
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Would you like to lose weight and get your type 2 diabetes under control?
University of Michigan, US
Researchers at the University of Michigan are recruiting adults with type 2 diabetes to participate in a 12-month study of a NATIONWIDE online diet and lifestyle program. No in-person sessions are required. After 8 months, more than 90% of our past participants lost at least 5% of their body...
- 12 Month(s) to complete
- $100 for finishing the program and doing all measurements at 0, 4, 8, and 12 months; A free program to teach you about food, sleep, exercise, and stress reduction; Your HbA1c results for free; A free, easy to use digital scale
- Online program for adults with type 2 diabetes living anywhere in the United States
- Online
11 March 2017 Requirements- You could be eligible for SUCCEED if you:
- - Are motivated to lose weight and get your blood sugar under control
- - Have type 2 diabetes (current A1c of 6.5% or higher). If you're not sure, don't worry; we'll test it for free.
- - Are taking no glucose-lowering drugs for your diabetes or just metformin
- - Will be living in the U.S. for the next 12 months
- - Regularly check your e-mails and text messages