Nutrition Research Study for Weight Loss
Researchers at the University of Tennessee Knoxville are conducting a study on Daily Eating Patterns for Total Health (DEPTH).
Fast Facts
Men With Overweight or Obesity
25-60
Years Old
Compensation
Provided Up To $300
Conducted in
Knoxville, TN
Study Background
If you are a man who wants to lose weight through healthy eating and being physically active, you may be eligible for a 12-month research study.
UTK is evaluating a health and wellness intervention for individuals with overweight or obesity.
Findings from this research study will determine the influence of time-based energy intake goals on long-term weight loss. Researchers will also examine the influence of time-based energy intake goals on eating temporal patterns, sleep regularity, and appetite regulation.
Participants will be randomized into one of three groups, which differ in time-based eating goals. Each group will be asked to eat a percentage of their daily calories within a specific eating window. Participants will attend study visits, and provide data on your physical activity, sleep, and food/drink intake.
Join our study!
Study Background
If you are a man who wants to lose weight through healthy eating and being physically active, you may be eligible for a 12-month research study.
UTK is evaluating a health and wellness intervention for individuals with overweight or obesity.
Findings from this research study will determine the influence of time-based energy intake goals on long-term weight loss. Researchers will also examine the influence of time-based energy intake goals on eating temporal patterns, sleep regularity, and appetite regulation.
Participants will be randomized into one of three groups, which differ in time-based eating goals. Each group will be asked to eat a percentage of their daily calories within a specific eating window. Participants will attend study visits, and provide data on your physical activity, sleep, and food/drink intake.
Join our study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to determine the influence of time-based energy intake goals on weight loss.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Men ages 25-60 years
Have overweight or obesity
Have daily access to a PC with internet or a smartphone
Not a shift worker that works outside of 7am-7pm
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Attending 33, 60-minute overweight and obesity treatment program meetings over 12 months
- Weekly for months 1-6, biweekly for months 7-9, and monthly for months 10-12
- Intervention: You will learn about nutrition, physical activity, and ways to develop a healthy lifestyle
- Providing height and weight
- Attending 4 assessments over the 12 months, which will include:
- Wearing a device around your wrist to measure physical activity and sleep for 7 days
- Receiving a continuous glucose monitor to wear on the back of your non-dominant arm to measure your blood glucose for 7 days
- Taking pictures of food and drinks you consume using your phone for 7 days
- Receiving prompts via your phone at 8am, 8pm, once during the afternoon, and after eating occasions to rate your feelings of hunger, fullness, temptation to eat, desire to eat, and control of overeating for 7 days
- Answering three calls (15-30 mins each) during a 7 day period to describe the food and drinks you ate during the last 24 hours
Compensation is provided up to $300 for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.