Current Studies

The Energy Balance Laboratory has a variety of ongoing research projects. For more information regarding any research project, please contact the project coordinator listed on each study page.

Brain Outcomes and Lifestyle in Down Syndrome

We are looking for adults (ages 25-55) with Down syndrome who are interested in learning how what they eat impacts their risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Move for Health Study

Adults are needed to participate in a 12-month research study of a weight loss program with different forms of exercise. This study is being conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

CHEF ID Study

We are looking for young adults (ages 18-26) with an intellectual disability to join a 24 month research study that will provide a weight management program that includes a healthy meal plan, physical activity, 1 on 1 coaching and either cooking classes or motivational messaging.

INSTANT

We are looking for adults who are beginning a clinical weight management program to join a research study about how daily stressors may impact their impact ability to be active and sleep well.

Shining Star Study

We are recruiting participants for a study to see if a mobile application can help families improve children’s movement behaviors and sleep.

RDAD-DS Focus Groups: Caregivers and Adults with Down syndrome (age 35+): We want you to give us feedback on exercise classes for adults with Down syndrome and training for caregivers on managing dementia symptoms. Please contact: abodde@kumc.edu or arice7@kumc.edu