Yale dietary supplement and weight management study
Currently looking for participants!
We strive to explore if dietary fat intake in individuals with overweight and obesity will influence the
weight loss outcomes following a gold standard behavioral weight loss intervention following OEA
supplementation. This longitudinal study is 16-month long. You will be taking daily dietary
supplement/placebo during the study and participate in a weight loss program that focuses on making sustainable lifestyle modifications.
Who we are looking for:
Aged 18-44
Overweight/Obese (BMI > 25)
No dietary restrictions
Willing to take dietary supplements
Willing to lose weight and make major lifestyle modifications
No major psychiatric disorders
No chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, liver diseases, etc.)
Not currently taking oil-based supplements
MRI-safe (no claustrophobia or metal in the body)
Ability to participate for 16 months
No prior education is needed
You may be asked to:
Take a dietary supplement every day
Consume beverages and foods
Make judgements about foods, tastes, and smells
Complete questionnaires and computer tasks
fMRI scans
Record food intake and physical activity
Provide blood and saliva samples
FAQ:
How much will I be paid? Up to $890
How long is the study? 16 months
Where does this study take place? 12 sessions are online. 9 sessions are in-person and will take place either at 1 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510 or 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06519.
What are the benefits of participation? Learning about healthy lifestyles & improved mental health.
For more details, please call (475) 254-5982 or email oea@yale.edu.