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iREACH OPTIMAL STUDY

iREACH Optimal is an online behavioral weight management study sponsored by the University of South Carolina, with collaborating investigators from the University of Vermont and the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.

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About the study

Welcome to iREACH Optimal, a proven research-based weight control program delivered 100% online. Lose weight in a group program while maintaining social distance and staying safe in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic!

Get expert advice and group support in making changes to your diet and exercise habits for weight loss, while contributing to the science of online lifestyle interventions.

Participants receive a 16-week online weight control program designed by experts. Interactive modules guide you through making behavior changes, including healthier eating patterns and increased physical activity. Online support is right at your fingertips from a trained professional, as well as a group of peers from across the country who are also trying to lose weight. The research program is offered at no cost to volunteers who qualify.

You may qualify to join iREACH Optimal if you:

  • have overweight or obesity
  • are in generally good health
  • have access to a computer with
  • internet and a webcam
  • are 18 years or older
  • have a smartphone
  • are able to walk for exercise

Want to learn more about this exciting program? Click below for more details and to find out whether you might be eligible to participate.

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Get in Touch

Have questions about the study? Please reach out!

 

email: ireach3@mailbox.sc.edu

Phone:

The ireach optimal study

TecHealth Center

University of South Carolina

columbia, sc 29208

 

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