Research study at ECU in Greenville, NC for recent post-ops

Hi folks... this just came out on our EMail system.  Thought I'd pass it along to the newbies/recent post-ops.

East Carolina University

Human Performance Laboratory

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE RECENTLY UNDERGONE GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY AND WISH TO INITIATE A POST SURGERY EXERCISE PROGRAM.

Ø  The Human Performance Laboratory is looking for individuals who wish to be involved in a study examining the effect of exercise during surgery-induced weight loss.

Ø  We are looking for individuals 21 to 60 years of age.  Men and women are eligible.  You must begin the study 1-3 months after bariatric surgery.  Subjects may undergo 6 months of supervised exercise training in the Human Performance Laboratory at East Carolina University.

Ø  You will be compensated for your participation in the research study.  Tests will include body composition assessment, exercise testing, as well as blood and muscle analyses.  Lipid metabolism may also be assessed.

Be sure to reference study # 07-0715

Please Contact:

Gabe Dubis, MS

Research Associate

Human Performance Lab

189 F.I.T.T. Building

Greenville, NC 27858

Phone: 252-737-1288

Fax: 252-737-1299

Email: [email protected]