Research Study Explores: Why Is It Good To Exercise?

Research Center: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location: 12401 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
Lead Investigator: Wendy Kohrt, PhD
IRB Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Board

Background

We know exercise can contribute to good health. However do we know exactly why it can improve our health? Until this point, there has not been a clear understanding of what actually is happening deep within the body, or how the molecular structure of the body changes to improve and preserve health. 

Having a better understanding of how the body changes with physical activity will help researchers and clinicians to better prescribe and tailor exercise programming in the future.

The purpose of this research study is to learn about how exercise benefits health. We know that being physically active is good for our health, but we don’t completely understand how it changes the cells in our bodies. Understanding the cellular benefits of exercise could help scientists develop new treatments and improve health care advice in the future. 

This research study seeks adults 18+ who currently do not regularly exercise. Participants are required to attend up to 14 study visits at the research site over a 6 month period as well as potentially take part in exercise sessions which will be held 3x a week for 12 weeks. 

Why Participate? 

  • You may experience an improvement in your overall health. 
  • You will be compensated up to $2000 for participating in this research study.
  • You will help researchers to understand how exercise reduces disease risk.
  • You will help health care providers to prescribe better exercise plans designed for individual patients and clients.
  • You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

  • If you decide to participate in the research study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
  • Your records relating to this research study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
  • Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the research study.

Who Can Participate?

  • Adults 18 years of age or older
  • Do not have diabetes
  • Do not regularly exercise 
  • Can participate in an exercise program 3x a week for 12 weeks 
  • Able to attend up to 14 study visits over a 6 month period

What Next?

  1. Click the link below to enter your contact details and answer some eligibility questions.
  2. The research centre will then contact you by phone to discuss the trial and answer your questions.
Click Here to Enter Your Contact Details and Be Contacted by Phone About the Trial

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