Actively Recruiting Studies
Black and African American Women Online Survey Study
Black and African American women are underrepresented in studies of health that acknowledge their unique and challenging experiences of living in the United States. Help us change that. The RENEW lab at the University of Oregon is looking for Black and African American women between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate in a brief online study. Participants are asked to complete a short 20-30 minute anonymous survey about their experiences to help us better understand the links between different health behaviors, like exercise, eating, and sleeping, and social factors, such as relationships and discrimination.
Participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card for completing the survey.
If you are interested in participating, email us at theRENEWlab@uoregon.edu
No Longer Recruiting Studies
Are you Concerned about your Health??
We are conducting a study to see if brief interventions can improve predictors of chronic disease, like body dissatisfaction, eating, and rigid dieting. This study is a clinical trial for adults over the age of 18. You will be randomly assigned to one of two brief interventions. Participation will include:
• Body measurements (height, weight, and waist circumference)
• Questionnaires and interviews
• Computer tasks
• 1-3-hour intervention session(s)
You can earn up to $220 for your participation.
For more information please contact us at:
• Email: therenewlab@uoregon.edu
• Phone: 541-632-6661
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainings related to Health Promotion
Do you work in a setting where health promotion takes place, like in a school, medical facility, childcare facility, fitness and recreational centers, or local health departments? If so, you may be eligible for a research study seeking to learn about the specific needs of diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives in different workplace settings in Oregon! Participants must be 18 years or older and work and live in the state of Oregon. Participants will be asked to complete one 30–60-minute remote interview and will receive a $25 Amazon gift card for completing the interview! Email us at therenewlab@uoregon.edu or visit our website at https://therenewlab.uoregon.edu/research-studies/
Workplace Weight Stigma (Co-PI): Been treated unfairly at work because of your larger body size? Lots of people have and we want to hear about it. Researchers at the University of Oregon are designing a weight bias workshop for employees and we want to hear about your personal experiences. If you are interested in more info, please contact our study staff at via email at stigmastudy@uoregon.edu or (541) 321-8051.
Assessing the Antecedents and Consequences of Young Men’s Loss of Control Eating in the Natural Environment (PI, Kelly; Faculty Research Award, University of Oregon): Do you have trouble controlling how much you eat? The RENEW Lab at the University of Oregon is conducting a research study on men’s eating habits. Who: Males between 18-35 years old. What: Complete daily surveys online about your mood and behaviors. Incentive: Up to $150. Interested? Please contact Dr. Nichole Kelly and the RENEW Lab at therenewlab@uoregon.edu or 541-632-6661.
Lessons Learned from the Oakridge Buying Club: Strategies for Food Access Programs in Rural Communities (PI, Tasia Smith; Incubating Interdisciplinary Initiatives Award, University of Oregon): The current study seeks to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Oakridge Buying Club, a community–food retailer partnered food access program in rural Oregon. Quantitative and qualitative data are being collected to assess community- (e.g., program marketing, accessibility) and individual-level factors (e.g., perceptions of food access and engagement in healthy eating behaviors) that contribute to the potential effectiveness and acceptability of the Oakridge Buying Club.
Piloting a School-Based Mindfulness Curriculum to Maximize Adolescents’ Learning, Well-Being and Compassion for Others (PI, Kelly; The Coast Fork Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation): Despite the well-documented benefits of mindfulness-based exercises on children’s emotional and cognitive functioning, few studies have evaluated the effects of integrating these interventions into school curriculum. School-based interventions represent an equitable approach to improving the health and well-being of children, particularly those who are being underserved with our current system. The current study is evaluating the acceptability, feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a 10-session mindfulness intervention integrated into the health curriculum at a middle school in rural Oregon. Student and teacher outcomes, including changes in mood, emotion regulation and eating behaviors, will be evaluated before and after the intervention is delivered.
Psychological and Sociocultural Correlates of Loss of Control Eating in Young, Racially/Ethnically Diverse Men (PI, Kelly): The current study is evaluating racial/ethnic variations in loss of control eating, body image concerns and compulsive exercise in over 1,000 young men (18-30 years old) who identify as White/Caucasian, African American, Asian/Asian American, and Hispanic/Latinx. Cultural factors potentially associated with loss of control eating, such as ethnic identity, perceived experiences with discrimination, and emotion regulation, are also being examined.
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