Eating Behavior Studies

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.

Open Studies

Weight Loss Surgery Studies

Blood Sugar, Feelings, Thoughts and Eating Habits After Bariatric Surgery


  • Purpose: Look at how feelings, thoughts, and blood sugar levels impact daily eating habits following bariatric surgery.
  • May be eligible: Age 18-65 years old and had bariatric surgery approximately one year ago.

Reinforcement and Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery


  • Purpose: Examine relationship between alcohol use and experiences related to alcohol after bariatric surgery.
  • May be eligible: Age 21-65 years old and had bariatric surgery approximately one year ago.

Other Current Studies

Attention, Eating Behavior and Brain Activity


  • Purpose: Increase our understanding of the relationship between what we pay attention to and abnormal eating behaviors, and how both are related to ongoing brain activity.
  • May be eligible: Age 18-45 years old and BMI of 18 and above.

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 years old and BMI of 25 and above.

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