If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, you may be interesting in participating in a nutrition and diet study conducted by the University of Virginia. The study will be comparing two different diets. Each phase lasts for 4 weeks with a 4-8 week break. All food is provided for the 4 week diet and compensation is $300.
This study also provides the participant with other pertinent information such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood fats.
Centerwatch is a great place to find other diet and nutrition studies that are being done in other states. It also covers studies being administered in many other fields.
There are several other sites which provide information on clinical studies. I have them listed in a previous post.
I’m 19 years old and I am 5’3″ and I weight 172 and I despretly want to lose weight but I need constant monitering or I want do it so oi am very interested in participating in this trial please email me at the above address if it could be set up thank you so much
Courtney,
You need to go to the Centerwatch website and find a study near where you live. Then contact them in regards to the particular study that fits your needs. They will determine if you meet their criteria.
I am over weight, and will love to participated in your study, thank you very much
Arely, You need to click on one of the blue areas listed in the post above and see what program is available in your area. When you see one that fits your needs, send them an email and they will respond to you. Wishing you the best.
I am looking to participat in a weight loss study.
I have tried all kinds of diets and still continue to gain weight. It is not my food intake.
I’m a 46 year old mother of two son’s, 22year old and a 27 year old. I’m also a grandmother of a beautiful 5 year old girl. Please help me with my weight problem for I am indeed over weight, around 75 pounds to be exact.
Monica,
All I can do is make suggestions to you. I would first go to my doctor and see what he recommends for you. We are each at a different level as far as our ability to workout. You can also go to the website I’ve mentioned and check to see if there are any weight loss programs starting up that need volunteers. If you find one that meets your needs, click on it and fill out the application. They will let you know if you meet their criteria.
Take your grandaughter for a walk in the park. It will be beneficial to you both. It’s a great start to a healthier life. Wishing you the best and keeping you in my prayers.
Please check back with me and let me know how things are going for you.
I am 56 obese at 5’9″ tall i have tired everything,,my weight has turned me into an agoraphobic,,,a type 2 diabetic and i cant find clothes to fit me,,i live on disability so expenses are impossible for me to afford, end result i can barely walk my legs hurt if i stand for more than ten minutes and i need HELP,,,BADLY,,im dying,,litterally,,i have to loose 140 lbs,,thats a whole person,,or i will be dead by the time i hit 60,,i used to be active but now going across the hall the to toilet is a chore,,PLEASE!! let me be in your study, i cant do this alone,,,
Charlotte,
You need to look through the listing to see if you can find a study that is close to where you live. If you are having a hard time doing that….please send me an email with where you live. I will search and see if I can find a program for you. I will then email you back with the information.
I would love to lose weight. Just call me big momma, but I don’t want to be called that any more. When I go out with my friends, I get no attention what so ever…not that I want it(I am happy with my man=), but to be hit on would be nice. HELP!! I need to loose about 70 pounds.
I’m a 49 yr. old female who have lost my confidence once I lost my job almost 2 yrs. ago. I have always struggle but never gave up after raising 4 wonderful boys. Now, I have lost interest in life, have been very depressed and just keep gaining weight, I beg you to please help me.
Carmen, You need to check the site out and see if there is a weight loss program being offered in your area. No program is going to help you until you decide you want to lose weight. You have other issues in your life that need to be addressed. When you receive the medical attention you need, perhaps the rest will fall into place.
Weight loss isn’t easy. Just remember you didn’t gain in all in a day, week, or month. With continued effort, you will lose weight.
Perhaps talking with your minister would be a good start.
I just turned 49 this month. And I’ve told myself I would lose this amount of weight before my birthday. And it has never happened. I have high pressure, and I know its partly due to my weight. Can someone offer help? I am 75 lbs overweight.
Debbie, You can check on this site to see if there is a hospital or university in your area that are doing weight loss/diet studies in your area. Check with your local hospital to see if they are aware of any weight loss programs in your area that you could join. Weight loss is not easy. We have to change our eating habits/diet as well as including exercise to successfully lose weight. You put the weight on gradually and that is how you should take it off. Today is a new day, start the day by putting yourself first and setting some realistic weight loss goals (long term and short term). Then write down how you are going to achieve these goals (examples: walking 30 minutes a day, join a gym, cutting down on junk food/snacking). Keep a food journal, it helps to see in black and white exactly how much we are actually eating.
Please stop back and let me and the readers know how your weight loss program is going. Wishing you the best on your journey. You can be an inspiration to many others wanting to lose weight.
I WEIGHT 400 POUNDS AND MY HEALTH IS GOOD BUT I CAN FEEL IT GOING DOWN. I AM 38 YEARS YOUNG AND I WANT TO KEEP LIVING. HELP ME!!!!
I am an 5ft 4 and am over weight. I have tried many ways to lose weight but I also have a bad back which stops me from doing a lot of exercise. Now my doctor has put me on anti depressants. I have looked at surgery but am unable to to afford it at this time. I am willing to try anything.
I’m a mother of three. I have tried every diet out there I do believe. I’m over weight and would like to participate in a study near me.
If the study is still going on, I would like to participate. Please email me with more details.
mannie,
You need to go to the website highlighted in the article to see if this weight loss trail is still open for new applicants.
i am 4ft 10 182lbs, in deseperate need to lose some weight,wud like to try your program i meet critirea
Angel,
I would be happy to look for a program for you if you let me know your general locatation (section of the state).
Chris
hi my name is kristy, I weigh 270lbs, 5’4,i have high blood pressure, and is really in need of losing weight for health reason. I have tried so much to lose weight, please help me.
Kristy,
you need to click on the various websites and find a test program that is available in your area. If you have trouble trying to find a program. Let me know what area you live in and I will email you the programs that may meet your needs.
Chris
I am interested in participating in weight loss trials. Please email me at the above address if it could be set up thank you so much. I reside in South Africa, Cape Town.