UCT’s Department of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine (ESSM) is looking for participants to take part in new research on weight loss maintenance in women.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of Specific Working Memory Training on the possible behavioural compensatory responses to conventional weight loss.
To take part in the study you need to meet the following criteria:
Testing will include 3 visits to the Sports Science Institute:
Participants will undergo one of 2 programmes:
Visits 4, 5 and 6: Repeat of procedures during visits 1, 2 and 3.
Participants receive a full comprehensive report on all testing procedures and outcomes at each time point regarding your health, physical and eating behaviour to induce weight management.
If you are interested in taking part in the study and would like additional information, please contact:
Ms Trinity Rudner (Study Coordinator)
Cell: 083 861 0333
Email: mindthegapessm@gmail.com
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