Exercise Research Study Information Session
Do you have heart disease or diabetes, or at least 1 risk factor for these conditions? Researchers at the 17³Ô¹Ï Active Living Lab are seeking participants for a study on the benefits of exercise for 17³Ô¹Ï faculty and staff at risk for chronic disease.
You may qualify if you are currently inactive and:
- Employed at 17³Ô¹Ï
- Have heart disease or diabetes, or at least one risk factor for these conditions (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, etc)
Study participants will receive a free 6-month membership to the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, as well as 3 months of supervised personal training.
This research project has received approval from the 17³Ô¹Ï Research Ethics Board. If you have any concerns about this study, please contact the University of PEI Research Ethics Board (902) 620-5104, or by e-mail at reb@upei.ca. You can also contact the study Principal Investigator, Dr. Travis Saunders at 902 566 0641.
The research team will be hosting an information session on Wednesday, January 22 from noon-1pm in Steel Building 128. All are welcome to attend. For full study details, please contact Angelie Carter at ExerciseRx@upei.ca, or call (902) 566-0641.
