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Dietary sugar study

for healthy adults aged 50 to 64

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Receive up to $200, health test results, and 20 days of free food

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Researchers at the University of Delaware are conducting a research study for healthy men and healthy postmenopausal women aged 50 to 64 to better understand the effects of dietary sugar on brain health.

 

This study is a controlled feeding study and will require about 12 hours of your time over a 1.5-month period as well as up to 8 visits to the University of Delaware for testing. All food will be provided to you for two 10-day periods including both a high and low added sugar diet, and free information about your bloodwork, blood vessel health and brain health. Financial compensation is also provided. 

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Study Details

Why Should I Participate?

  • Receive free food for 2 diets lasting 10 days each.
  • Receive health information including bloodwork, blood vessel and brain health.
  • Receive financial compensation up to $200.

What's Involved?

  • Blood work and blood vessel testing at Star Campus.
  • MRI Scans at The Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging.
  • All study visits are at the University of Delaware and take place over approximately 3 months.
  • Follow 2 different diets for 10 days each (food is provided and food preferences are considered).
  • Attend 10 visits the University of Delaware plus food pickups.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible to participate if you…

  • Are a healthy man or woman aged 50 to 64.
  • Have a normal body weight and blood pressure.
  • Are a non-smoker in reasonably good health.
  • Can attend visits at the University of Delaware

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*Filling out the interest form does not guarantee you will be elligible for the study. Once you've filled out the interest form you will be contacted by the research team with next steps. 

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