Research studies answer important questions that might help change or improve the way we do things in the future.

The Friends & Family study will see how people share health and weight management information.

We are looking for friends and family of our BRIDGE & Friends study participants to get involved!

  • Engage Friends and/or Family of Study Participants

  • Understand How People Share Information

  • Contribute To Research

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What is this research study about?

  • How people share health and weight management information

Who can participate in this study?

  • Friends and/or family of study participants
  • ALL friends and family must be referred by a BRIDGE & Friends study participant.

What will you be asked to do during this study?

  • Complete 3 data collection visits over 6 months – all remote!
  • Provide information about their health, diet, lifestyle, and health conversations
  • Eligible participants can make up to $90.

What are the next steps?

  • If you are interested, please call 312-355-1243 for a short phone screening to make sure you fit the criteria we are looking for.
  • ALL friends and family must be referred by a BRIDGE & Friends study participant.

Friends & Family Team at UIC