Current Projects
Browse our ongoing studies for a better idea of the type of work we do here at OPT for health!
Wellness Engagement Petersburg
This study is grounded in a decade of community-based participatory research in partnership with residents and community partners in Petersburg, VA. As part of this NIDDK-funded trial, we are testing a grassroots, multilevel lifestyle intervention to reduce adiposity and promote cardiometabolic health for Petersburg residents. For more information, visit www.WEProjectPetersburg.com.
PIs: Dr. Jessica LaRose and Dr. Maghboeba Mosavel
Collaborators include: : Pathways, Inc. Dr. Robert Perera
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Redefining BMI: The Body, Mind, Inflammation (BMI) Project
This is a randomized clinical trial to test the preliminary efficacy of an integrated lifestyle intervention targeting proinflammatory behaviors and psychological function on adiposity and biomarkers of inflammation and cardiometabolic disease among emerging adult women, compared to a developmentally adapted behavioral obesity treatment program.
Collaborating investigators include: Dr. Autumn Lanoye, Dr. Anika Hines, Dr. Trey Wickham, Dr. Robert Perera
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AYA WELL
In this multi-site NCI-funded trial we are collaborating with an advisory board to develop and test a theory-based mHealth lifestyle intervention, specifically designed to meet the needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (AYAs). For more information, see trial description and check back for the launch of our recruitment website in early 2025!
PIs: Dr. Jessica LaRose and Dr. Carmina Valle
Collaborating investigators include: Dr. Autumn Lanoye, Dr. Arnethea Sutton, Dr. Andrew Smitherman, Dr. Deborah Tate, Dr. Erik Willis, Dr. Derek Hales
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