Middle-aged/older adults needed for compensated research study

From: Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise

Researchers are seeking middle-aged/older adults to participate in a study (IRB Protocol # 21-587) to learn if consuming artificial sweeteners have any impact on glucose levels in adults at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

You may be eligible to participate if you are at least 40 years old. If you qualify, you will be compensated up to $1,000 upon successful completion of all study visits. 

You will be provided all meals for 6 weeks to determine if two commonly consumed artificial sweeteners have an impact on glucose levels. You will be randomized into one of three groups: aspartame, sucralose, or control group. 

This study involves 43 visits to the Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus, over 7 weeks. Total time commitment will be about 34 hours. The study will include coming to the lab for breakfast each day for eight weeks (Monday-Friday) and taking your remaining food home for the day. Food for the weekend will be provided on Fridays. 

Other assessments include a DEXA scan, two blood draws, four 24-hour urine collections, and wearing a glucose monitor and a physical activity monitor for one week at the beginning and end of the study. You will be compensated a total of $1,000 upon successful completion of all study visits, all meals and snacks will be provided for 6 weeks, and you will receive health information regarding your body composition and glucose levels.

To see if you are eligible for this study and to get more information, visit https://SweetenerStudy.QuestionPro.com/