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 the latest research technique in body composition assessment, go to: Assessing Your Body Composition: The Bod Pod Test

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.