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Weight & Metabolic Health - Fort Myers

A research study in Fort Myers for adults living with overweight or obesity, including people who also have type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol.

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Now Recruiting Obesity Volunteers at Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers and Estero

This research study in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, and Estero is for adults living with overweight or obesity, including people who also have type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. The study team at Southwest General Healthcare Center is looking at investigational approaches to weight and metabolic health. Eligibility is reviewed by the study team if you apply. Study-related care is provided at no cost, and compensation for time and travel may be available.

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Weight & Metabolic Health - Fort Myers

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The team calls 8:30 AM–3:30 PM.
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Weight & Metabolic Health - Fort Myers

A few quick questions

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Has a doctor ever told you that you are overweight or have obesity?

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes?

Has a doctor told you that you have high cholesterol?

In the last 3 months, have you taken any prescription medicine for weight loss, including a weekly shot?

Are you currently taking an injectable cholesterol medicine (a shot, not a pill)?

Have you had weight-loss surgery, or are you planning to have it in the next year?

In the last 6 months, have you had a heart attack, a stroke, or a hospital stay for a heart problem?

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I contact the clinic?

A member of the study team at Southwest General Healthcare Center will reach out to talk with you about the study, answer your questions and go over whether it may be a fit for you. Contacting the clinic does not sign you up for anything.

No. The study team is interested in hearing from adults living with overweight or obesity. Having type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol as well does not rule you out, and the team will go over the details with you.

Yes. Taking part in a research study is always your choice. You can ask questions at any time, and you can decide not to join, or to stop later, without it affecting your regular medical care.

Clinical research studies are reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), an independent committee that protects the rights, safety and well-being of the people who take part. The study team follows the study plan the IRB reviewed.

Taking part usually includes visits with the study team at the clinic. Before you decide, the team will explain the visit schedule, what happens at each visit and any study-related care, and will answer your questions.

The information you share is sent only to Southwest General Healthcare Center and is used to contact you about this study. The study team will explain how your information is protected before you decide whether to take part.

Compensation may be available for your time and inconvenience.

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