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Learn about the Yogurt Reward Study!
Protocol: STUDY00004688
Full Title
Relation Between Insulin Resistance and Reinforcing Value of Food
Description
The University at Buffalo (UB) Division of Behavioral Medicine is looking for participants who are overweight and over 18 years old. The goal of the study is to learn how the body uses sugar for energy, and the difference in eating sugar-free and sugar-sweetened Greek yogurt.

Participation involves three visits to the lab for surveys and other testing, and a blood draw. Most of the visits are at the UB South Campus (G 56 Farber Hall, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14214). Blood draw will take place at the Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of Western New York (in Williamsville, NY). All together it’s about 8 hours. Participants can earn up to $250 for completing all study visits.
Compensation: Yes
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Compensation may include cash, checks, gift cards, debit cards, or incentives like gift baskets, technology items, or merchandise.
Eligibility
Adults 18 years or older
Are overweight
Willing to eat Greek yogurt
Do not have Type-2 Diabetes
Age Group: Adults
Principal Investigator: LEONARD EPSTEIN
Contact(s)
KATELYN CARR
kcarr@buffalo.edu
+1 716-427-4431
Want to Learn More?

Let us know how the study team can reach you. If you do not hear back within 2 business days, reach out to the study team directly at the contact information above or email ctsiresearch@buffalo.edu and someone will assist you.

Your information will be shared only with the research study team for recruitment purposes and designated CTSI personnel for project quality assurance and will remain confidential. Your information will be stored indefinitely. Should you no longer want this information to be provided in the aforementioned ways, please contact ctsiresearch@buffalo.edu.