INSTANT

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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.

INSTANT Study

The goal of the INSTANT study is to understand how different types of daily stressors may influence people’s ability to be active and sleep well.

Overview

Eligible participants will attend four in-person visits over a ~6-month period at the University of Kansas Medical Center. At the first visit (approximately 60-90 minutes), participants will complete an informed consent, have their height and weight measured, complete questionnaires (surveys), and receive a wearable device (like a pedometer) to track physical activity and sleep for two weeks. They will also receive saliva kits to receive morning saliva on five different days. Participants will be asked to download a study specific mobile app to their phone to receive daily surveys. After two weeks, participants will return items to the laboratory.

Study Design

Number of Visits:

  • 4 study visits (all in-person)

 

Procedures:

  • Height and Weight
  • Questionnaires (Surveys)
  • Download a study-specific mobile app.
  • Participants will wear a wearable device (like a pedometer) for two weeks.
  • Collect saliva samples (5-day collection).

Study Qualifications

To qualify for this research study, you must:

 

  • Be enrolled (or plan to enroll within 3 months) in a community-based weight loss program.
  • Be able to attend in-person visits at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Own a smartphone and be willing to download a mobile application to receive text messages.

 

There are additional study specific qualifications that will be discussed with a staff member.

Study Qualifications

Participation in the study will last approximately 26-weeks (about 6-months,) with 4 in-person visits total.

Compensation

Compensation of up to $200 is offered for the completion of this study.

Study Contact

If you have any questions, please contact our study team via email at instant@kumc.edu or via phone at 913-232-6659.

Initial Eligibility Questionnaire

After completing the Initial Eligibility Questionnaire below, a phone screening will be conducted to assess additional eligibility criteria.

Interested in Participating?

Please complete the Initial Eligibility Questionnaire.