Sanford Center for Biobehavioral Research

The following studies are currently recruiting participants. Please click on the title associated with the study in which you may want to participate. You will be directed to screening questions which will determine your eligibility.

Please note, at the end of each screen, clicking “done” will redirect you to this page so that you may screen for any of the other studies listed.
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Microbiome, Stress Response and Eating Behaviors
  • Purpose: examine relationships between gut microbiota, stress reactivity, food reward value, and stress-related eating.
  • May be eligible: Age 18-50 and BMI of 25 and above.
Biome and Reward as Mechanisms for EtOH Use (BREW ME)
  • Purpose: Identify risk factors for hazardous alcohol use after bariatric surgery (e.g., changes in microbiome, pharmacokinetics of alcohol, reward value of alcohol).
  • May be eligible: Are 21 – 70 years old, in evaluation for bariatric surgery, drink 1 or more alcoholic beverages per month.
Sanford Employees: any choice to participate or not participate does not affect employment in any way and your employer will not know whether you participate.
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Future Research Opportunities
Interested in future research opportunities? Click here to be added to our list.

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