Helping people eat better, feel better, and live healthier
MyBestGI Study Goals
This research evaluates methods that can help people achieve and maintain healthier eating.
The MyBestGI study evaluates methods that can help people learn to eat in healthier ways. The study emphasizes eating from food groups that are associated with prevention of colon and rectal cancers. These food groups contribute to a healthy gastro-intestinal [GI] system.
The MyBestGI study is a journey of learning and discovery. Learning how to incorporate healthful foods into your lifestyle can be enjoyable and tasty too. Join the study to begin this journey!
Eligibility
You may be able to participate in this study if you:
Have a family history of colon or rectal cancer, a genetic risk factor for colon or rectal cancer, or have had polyps or colorectal cancer in the past (with cancer treatment completed at least twelve months ago)
Are interested in learning healthier ways of eating
Are able to work on making healthy food choices for your meals and snacks
Are 19 years or older
Have a BMI of 25-45 kg/m2
Have a smartphone
Willing to track food groups eaten 3 days a week for 12 weeks and 3 days every other week for the rest of the year-long program
Not currently pregnant, lactating, or contemplating pregnancy for the duration of the study
Not on a medically prescribed diet
Introducing the MyBestGI Study
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What is the study about?
This study evaluates three different methods that can help people eat in healthier ways.
We will test two different app-supported programs for achieving preventive eating as compared with a group that receives written information only.
This study ultimately hopes to optimize how advice for cancer prevention is provided.
How long is the study?
You would participate in the study for one year.
What happens during the study?
Everyone who enrolls in the 12-month study will receive information about healthy eating.
Everyone enrolled in the study will receive the results of the assessments taken at the visits. The assessments will inform you about your nutrient and food group intakes, your body measures, Veggie Meter results and breath testing results.
There are four study visits done in-person:
A visit to determine your eligibility, learn more about the study, and show you how to analyze your own eating online
A baseline visit to start on the study
A 6-month visit at the study mid-point
A 12-month visit to complete the study
Two of the eating plans involve using the MyBestGI App to log amounts eaten from specific food groups. These two eating plans are supported by 10 brief phone calls over the year you are in the study.
Do I have to already know how to use smartphone apps to participate?
No, study staff are available to meet with you to set up the MyBestGI App and provide instructions for using the app. They are also available to help if you need help with the app later.
Which eating program will I receive?
In the MyBestGI study, everyone will receive information about healthy eating. We plan to recruit 240 people. The process of assigning people into different eating programs is done by randomization. You have an equal chance of getting into any one of the three eating programs.
Where do the study visits happen?
We conduct study visits at the Domino's Farms Office Complex on Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor (next to US 23). Parking is free and readily available.
Domino’s Farms Lobby M
Suite 3100 (one floor up)
Clinical Research Unit
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Will I be compensated?
You will receive monetary compensation after each study visit for a total of $175 if you complete all four visits.
Questions?
Contact us to get more information on how you can join!