ABOUT 'CONTEXT-SB'

CONTEXT-SB stands for Cardiometabolic Outcome Negation Through Early-adulthood ConteXT-specific Sedentary Behavior reduction. In the U.S. two-thirds of young adults (18-24 years) pursue college, during which they adopt poor lifestyle behaviors which track into older age and contribute to cardiometabolic diseases (CMD). Sedentary behavior, particularly sitting, has been recognized by national and international agencies as a novel yet major risk factor, but one we know little about its effect on CMD. The overarching aim of this NIH-funded (R01HL162805A) study is to develop an evidence-based, multi-level intervention to reduce sedentary behavior and target the primary prevention of CMD in college-based young adults.

Interested in Being a Participant?

We seek healthy young adults. You're eligible if:
  • You attend UNC
  • You are between ages 18-24
  • You plan to graduate over 1 year from now

If you decide to take part, you will visit the Cardiometabolic Lab (Fetzer Hall) twice, 1 year apart. Each visit will last about 100 minutes and we will your cardiovascular health through the measurement of body composition, heart rate, blood pressure-related variables, and your blood. After the visit, we will provide you with wearable devices to monitor your sedentary, physical activity and sleep behaviors over 7 days. These measurements will be repeated at a 12-month follow-up visit.

For each visit you will receive a $50 gift two prize entries for an Apple watch,

TEAM

PIs ​Co-Is
  • Dr. Michelle Meyer, UNC
  • Dr. Erik Hanson, UNC
  • Dr. Feng-Chang, UNC
  • Dr Justin Moore, Wake School of Medicine
Consultants
  • Dr. Bethany Barone Gibbs, Western Viriginia
  • Dr. Keith Diaz, Columbia
Research Assistants (All UNC)