Rise for Health Study

Van Buren near 5th street, Phoenix AZ

Description

Did you know that reducing sedentary behavior may improve your health? Dr. Dorothy Sears and colleagues from Arizona State University are conducting a research study to better understand how extended sitting may impact health. Are you interested in research? Are you a woman who has gone through menopause, is 55+ years old, and spends a lot of time each day sitting down? Do you consider yourself overweight? Is your BMI (Body Mass Index) between 25-45? If you are unsure, you can calculate your BMI through this link: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm If you are eligible, you will participate in 3 study visits of 7 hours each at the Arizona State University Clinical and Community Translational Research Facility (CCTRF) at the Downtown Phoenix Biomedical Campus. At each visit, you will sit in a comfortable chair for 6hr during which you will intermittently stand up for brief periods of time. The 1 screening visit and 3 study visits will be completed within approximately 4- to 6-weeks’ time. You may receive up to $260 if you participate in all study activities and study visits. For more information, email us to hear about the study in detail, have any questions answered, and see if you are eligible to participate.