Phase II

The Temple University Active Owls program is looking for students to participate in the Healthy Owls study, a multimedia technology-based weight loss program.

Interested individuals should be:

• Between 18 and 29 years old

• Enrolled as a student at Temple University

• Available for three in-person data collections (at weeks 4, 8 and 12)

• Complete a pre-enrollment questionnaire online to determine eligibility

• Be willing to complete a free physical examination at Temple University Student Health Center

• Be an active Facebook user

• Be an active text message user and have an unlimited text messaging plan

What do you need to do?

Complete a screening questionnaire and complete a physical exam to determine eligibility. Complete a series of questionnaires (~ 30-45 minutes) and attend a brief in-person assessment four times (upon enrollment and at weeks 4, 8, and 12).

What do I get? 

Upon completion of the week 4 assessment and study requirements, you will receive a $5 gift card. Upon completion of the week 8 assessment and study requirements, you will receive a $10 gift card.  Upon completion of the week 12 assessment and study requirements, you will receive a $20 gift card. Additionally, when enrolled in the multimedia group, participants will have the chance to compete for prizes!

To learn more about this study and ask questions, go to:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HealthyOwlsStudy, email healthyowls@temple.edu  , or call 215-707-8650.

This information is approved by Temple University for public display and is associated with project #13400.