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Background
Rippe Lifestyle Institute's mission is to help empower people to
live healthier lifestyles. We do this by conducting research on
simple, yet effective changes people can make in their lifestyle
to achieve better health. Our research projects usually involve
diet and exercise interventions since what you eat and how active
you are are two of the most important factors for promoting good
health.
How can I find out about opportunities
to participate in research studies at RLI?
When we recruit for studies, we publicize studies a number of ways.
We typically advertise in local newspapers. We always publicize
opportunities to participate in studies on this Web site in the
Current Research Studies section.
Often times we send out announcements to former research participants.
We also ask current participants to refer friends and family to
our studies.
Who can participate in research studies at RLI?
Each study we conduct has different criteria participants must meet
depending on the research question we are investigating. Age, gender,
weight, health status and medication use are some of the most common
criteria. It is important to remember that if you are excluded from
participating in one study that does not mean you will not be eligible
for future studies.
What are the benefits of
participating in a research study at RLI?
The specific benefits of participating in research studies at RLI
vary depending on the study, but in general research participants
benefit from free medical assessments and free counseling from experts
in nutrition and exercise. Because we often are testing treatments
for various diseases and conditions, another benefit is free treatments
or products including medications, dietary supplements, and food
products. Perhaps the biggest benefit comes from the knowledge you
gain while participating in a study. Knowledge is power when it
comes to your health; the more you know about how to live a more
healthful lifestyle, the more you can do to promote good health
and longevity.
What are the risks of
participating in a research study at RLI?
The risks of participating in a research study at RLI are fully
disclosed in each study's "Informed Consent Form" that all subjects
must read and sign before enrolling in a study. If at any time you
have any questions or concerns about participating in a research
study, please discuss your questions and concerns with a research
professional.
Where can I find out more about what
I may go through as a study participant?
Simply click on the links below to read more information on the
testing procedures, counseling activities and research staff at
RLI.
To learn more about how we assess your health prior to enrolling
you in a study, go to:
Analyzing Your Health with Standard
Clinical Laboratory Tests
To read about a fitness assessment test created through research
conducted at RLI, go to:
Assessing Your Cardiovascular
Fitness: The One-Mile Walk-Jog Test
To learn more about a simple assessment of cardiovascular health,
go to:
Assessing Your Cardiovascular
Fitness: The Three-Minute Step Test
To learn more about cardiac stress testing, go to:
Assessing Your Cardiovascular
Fitness: The Treadmill Test
To read how research dietitians assess your diet, go to:
Assessing Your Usual Food Intake:
The Three-Day Food Record
To learn how research dietitians assess how a group of subjects
is eating, go to:
Determing What You Ate Yesterday:
The 24-Hour Dietary Recall Interview
To learn more about hunger and appetite regulation research at
RLI, go to:
Evaluating Hunger and Satiety at RLI
To read about a unique endurance test used in research at RLI,
go to:
Evaluating Your Endurance: The
RLI Bike Test
To learn more about the benefits of working with a registered dietitian,
go to:
Improving Your Diet and Health
Through Nutrition Counseling
To learn more about the research professionals employed by RLI,
go to:
What is a Registered Dietitian
(RD)?
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?
To inquire about study
opportunities contact Rippe Health today.
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