{"id":6477,"date":"2016-03-10T07:40:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T15:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/?page_id=6477"},"modified":"2025-04-09T01:53:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T08:53:37","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/?page_id=6477","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text title=&#8221;Projects&#8221; disable_pattern=&#8221;false&#8221;]\n[\/vc_column_text]\n[vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;YourMove&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622866641-ec822db5-6e04&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6986 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YM-logo-300x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YM-logo-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YM-logo-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YM-logo-330x218.png 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YM-logo-414x273.png 414w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/YM-logo.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The YourMove Study seeks to determine the efficacy of a new digital health tool that uses a phone and smartwatch to encourage physical activity and increase weekly amounts of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) over 12 months among adults compared to a digital health intervention that mimics a standard of care corporate wellness program.<\/p>\n<p>Principal Investigator: Eric Hekler, PhD (HWSPH, CWPHS)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]\n[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;OPACH2 &amp; OPACH2 Calibration&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622866641-opach2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p>OPACH2 and the OPACH2 Calibration Study are designed specifically to derive validated accelerometer- measured PA relative intensity and determine its association with incident CVD (CHD, heart failure, stroke) and mortality through 2027<\/p>\n<p>Principal Investigator: Andrea LaCroix, PhD (HWSPH)<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]\n[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;52 Healthy Weeks&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622866738-52hwtab&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6485 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-300x269.png\" alt=\"Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-768x689.png 768w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-1024x918.png 1024w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-290x260.png 290w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-390x350.png 390w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015-780x700.png 780w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Final-52-Healthy-Weeks-Logo-2015.png 1726w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>52 Healthy Weeks approach to fitness is based on owner Leigh-Ann Webster\u2019s personal experiences with healthy eating, purposeful fitness and goal setting.\u00a0 After leaving her career as the Midwest Regional Marketing Director for Wild Oats Markets she started 52 Healthy Weeks, a company that helps women navigate their way to healthier living through food, fitness and goal setting.\u00a0 Leigh-Ann holds a bachelor degree in Sociology from University of California, San Diego.\u00a0 She is a Licensed Wellness Coach, Certified personal Trainer through the National Council on Sport and Fitness (NCSF-CPT), a Certified Nutrition for Fitness Coach, a Certified Personal Chef and a member of numerous health related organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resting metabolic rate (RMR) assessments for long-term weight control<\/li>\n<li>Assessments of body composition using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)<\/li>\n<li>Indirect calorimetery to determine maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and ventilatory thresholds<\/li>\n<li>Development of training zones to optimize training and performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Revolution Bike&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622866738-3ac9a40e-d702&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6487 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"revolution\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-225x225.jpg 225w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-260x260.jpg 260w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/revolution.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Revolution Bike shop is owned by cyclists, run by cyclists, and is designed <em>for<\/em> cyclists. It is a small family-owned business that puts their customers&#8217; needs first. Whether you are a weekend warrior or an elite racer, Revolution Bike&#8217;s shop and online inventory will have what you need.\u00a0 With price matching available we guarantee the best prices available.\u00a0 If you are buying a new bike, getting the best parts and components, have technical or fitting questions, we want Revolution Bike Shop to change the way you feel about online bike stores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Resting metabolic rate (RMR) assessments for long-term weight control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Assessments of body composition using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Indirect calorimetery to determine maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and ventilatory thresholds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Development of training zones to optimize training and performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Premier Fitness Camp&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622926126-91b01123-13e7&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<table class=\"contentpaneopen alignleft\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6489 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/project-logo-premier.jpg\" alt=\"project-logo-premier\" width=\"170\" height=\"73\" \/>Premier Fitness Camp is the ultimate choice for lasting weight loss.\u00a0 A team of dedicated fitness and nutrition professionals will help you achieve immediate and lasting results.\u00a0 Participation in a Premier Fitness Camp program is followed up by a signature coaching program for a minimum of three months after your return home.\u00a0 The on-campus experience combined with at-home coaching supports long-lasting behavioral change.\u00a0 Premier Fitness Camp offers coaching, diversity of exercise, and knowledge building in a resort setting.\u00a0 All in all, a 5 star experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assessments of body composition using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"article_separator\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622945931-6f30ba38-f5dd&#8221;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6494 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066-300x102.png\" alt=\"1273066\" width=\"300\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066-330x112.png 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066-400x136.png 400w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066-800x271.png 800w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/1273066.png 974w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center started in 1980 to give excellent quality medical care and help patients achieve optimum health and fitness.\u00a0 Health is more than just the absence of disease.\u00a0 The goal of SDSM is to not only treat diseases and manage injuries, but to also educate patients on how to realize their true potential.\u00a0 SDSM offers a wide variety of services, as well as board certified, award winning physicians to accomplish this goal.\u00a0 Among the programs offered are Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain Management, Preventive Medicine, Aquatic Therapy, and Sports Event Coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact (619) 229-3909 or visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sdsm.com\/\">SDSM website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) analysis of bone quality and health<\/li>\n<li>Dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) analysis of body composition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;CSUF &#8211; Obesity and Physical Activity Among Pacific Islander Adolescents: An Exploratory Study&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622955116-0753fe42-2e5f&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6495 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/csuf-emblem-4c-168x300.png\" alt=\"csuf-emblem-4c\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/csuf-emblem-4c-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/csuf-emblem-4c-146x260.png 146w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/csuf-emblem-4c-196x350.png 196w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/csuf-emblem-4c-393x700.png 393w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/csuf-emblem-4c.png 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/>Principal Investigator: Sora Park Tanjasiri, Ph.D., Director, Center for Cancer Disparities Research, Director, Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training (WINCART), Associate Professor, California State University, Fullerton, Department of Health Science<\/p>\n<p>This two-year exploratory study sought to understand the obesity-related influences for Pacific Islander youth in Southern California.\u00a0 Using a community-based participatory research approach involving four community-based agencies and three universities, the goals of this project were to: (1) test the feasibility of quantitative and qualitative data collection activities among Marashallese, Samoan and Tongan adolescents; (2) estimate the point prevalence of obesity and physical activity, with a sub-goal to explore the distribution of dietary intake in these groups; and (3) explore the predisposing, enabling and reinforcing factors influencing physical activity in this group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"justify\">&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Trained community representatives on physical activity data collection<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Consultation on overall methodology and research design involving objective monitoring of physical activity<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accelerometer equipment rental<\/div>\n<div align=\"justify\">&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cleaning, analysis, and interpretation of physical activity dataset<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Santech Inc. &#8211; PACE for Moms&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622967966-15d8ce8b-6225&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6497\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/project-logo-santech.jpg\" alt=\"project-logo-santech\" width=\"149\" height=\"46\" \/>Principal Investigator: Sheri Thompson, Ph.D., Santech Health, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Project Coordinator: Khalisa Bolling, MPH, Santech Health, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>PACE for Moms is a randomized controlled trial designed to decrease the BMI in 156 mild to moderately overweight postpartum women (ages 18-45), who are at least 6 weeks post-delivery, by the end of a 16-week online intervention.\u00a0 Weight loss is promoted by disseminating physical activity and nutrition information tailored to postpartum women, with weekly goals, weekly evaluations, and related education materials, via a dedicated website designed for this intervention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Initial consultation on subjective and objective physical activity measurements<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological data collection<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Accelerometer equipment rental<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cleaning, analysis, and interpretation of entire dataset[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Santech Inc. &#8211; e\/BalanceTM &#8211; A Tool for Real Time Energy Balance Research&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622977780-eb0d6200-f973&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6497\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/project-logo-santech.jpg\" alt=\"project-logo-santech\" width=\"149\" height=\"46\" \/>Principal Investigator: Sheri Thompson, Ph.D., Santech Health, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Project Coordinator: Amy Gammelgard, MPH, Santech Health, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This Small Business Innovation Research grant project, funded by the NCI, developed a prototype of a portable energy balance assessment and intervention tool supported through data capture and feedback in real time. It is being built around a cell phone client and a web-based server architecture. Software was designed to be adaptable to the specific needs of two groups of researchers: 1) those engaged in individual-level cognitive and behavioral intervention research; and\u00a02) researchers involved in active living and food environment research.<\/p>\n<p>Santech is currently initiating usability, acceptability, reliability, and validity testing of the tool, as well as ongoing expansion of eBalance features and devices. In its final form, the tool will support self-report and objective measurement of individual-level energy balance data (e.g., physical activity, heart rate, sedentary behavior, dietary intake, and psychosocial data). It will also support the\u00a0capture and use of environment-based data, in this case global positioning system (GPS) data that can be matched to geographical information system (GIS) data for purposes of environmental tracking and prompting. Subsequent versions of this system are envisioned to be capable of collecting environmental data through such technologies as bar codes, RFID, or other technologies. Once its utility has been adequately empirically demonstrated, the e\/Balance tool will be available to researchers on a licensing basis, with Santech offering optional tailoring to the researcher\u2019s specific needs. In the meantime, inquiries from energy balance researchers or consumers interested in pilot testing the tool are welcomed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Initial consultation on subjective and objective physical activity measurement<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of psychosocial, behavioral, and physiological data collection<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Application of NDS protocols<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cleaning, analysis and interpretation of entire dataset[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;UCSD &#8211; The Guided Self-Help Study (GSH)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457622997650-0552e213-4c73&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6500\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/UCSD_logo-300x58.png\" alt=\"UCSD_logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/UCSD_logo-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/UCSD_logo-330x64.png 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/UCSD_logo-400x78.png 400w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/UCSD_logo.png 691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Principal Investigator:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:kboutelle@ucsd.edu\">Kerri Boutelle<\/a> , Ph.D., Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego<\/p>\n<p>The Guided Self-Help study uses a self-help manual coupled with personal &#8220;in-clinic&#8221; visits to guide overweight children and their parents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the UCSD\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/health.ucsd.edu\/news\/2009\/4-7-childhood-obesity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News Release\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For more information about the study, please email:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:kidsweight@ucsd.edu\">kidsweight@ucsd.edu<\/a> \u00a0or call <strong>858.208.8219<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"Apple-style-span\">EPARC Services Provided<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<address><span class=\"Apple-style-span\">&#8211; Initial consultation on objective physical activity measures<\/span><\/address>\n<address><span class=\"Apple-style-span\">&#8211; Accelerometer equpment rental<\/span><\/address>\n<p>\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;VMRF &#8211; Physically Ready for Invigorating Movement Everyday (PRIME)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457623010697-82176bc8-fe23&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6501\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg\" alt=\"VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres\" width=\"300\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-330x56.jpg 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-400x68.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>VA San Diego Healthcare System &amp; UCSD Department of Psychiatry<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Principal Investigator:\u00a0 Laurie Lindamer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, VAMC, University of California, San Diego<br \/>\nThis study aims to adapt a cognitive\/behaviorally-based, 24-week, lifestyle physical activity intervention, Physically Ready for Invigorating Movement Everyday (PRIME), for 86 sedentary adults with schizophrenia (aged 18-64 years), living in board and care facilities.\u00a0 The primary outcome will be the effect of the intervention on physical activity at 2, 6 and 8 months.\u00a0 Secondary outcomes will assess intervention effects on quality of life, body mass index, and blood pressure.\u00a0 Exploratory analysis will be conducted to begin to identify mediators and moderators of increased physical activity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Initial consultation on appropriate physical activity measures<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of data collection performed by EPARC staff<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Accelerometer equipment rental[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;VMRF &#8211; Chronic Pain Treatment in the VASDHS (PAIN)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457623021993-6ffd527e-adc1&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6501\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg\" alt=\"VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres\" width=\"300\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-330x56.jpg 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-400x68.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>VA San Diego Healthcare System &amp; UCSD Department of Psychiatry<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Principal Investigator:\u00a0 Julie Wetherell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor In Residence, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, VA San Diego Healthcare System<\/p>\n<p>The current proposal incorporates multidimensional outcome measures identified by the VHA National Pain Management Strategy in assessing the effects of a promising new chronic pain intervention on veterans with chronic pain.\u00a0 The overarching objective is to asses the effects of the acceptance-based therapy model on the primary outcome of pain interference and secondary outcomes of quality of life, physical activity, emotional distress, pain intensity, and treatment satisfaction among 94 veterans with chronic benign pain as a secondary condition.\u00a0 The primary aim of this study is to gain supporting evidence for more widespread adoption of this model across VA rehabilitation centers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Consultation on objective physical activity monitoring, design of daily physical activity logs, and data collection<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of data collection performed by EPARC staff<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Accelerometer equipment rental<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of database for pilot and main projects<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Data cleaning and interpretation<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;VMRF &#8211; Telehealth Therapy for Chronic Pain (PAIN II)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457623029934-48b4fb7f-b5c4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6501\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg\" alt=\"VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres\" width=\"300\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-330x56.jpg 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-400x68.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>VA San Diego Healthcare System &amp; UCSD Department of Psychiatry<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Principal Investigator:\u00a0 Julie Wetherell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor In Residence, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, VA San Diego Healthcare System<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a single-blind, 8-week, randomized clinical trial comparing in-person acceptance-based individual treatment to telehealth acceptance-based individual treatment for chronic pain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Requirements of participants<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Must have suffered from chronic pain for at least 6 months<br \/>\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be able to read, write, and speak English, complete 4 assessments, and attend 8 weekly individual treatment sessions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><u>Benefits to subjects, compensations, etc<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Eight weekly individual behavioral treatment sessions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for chronic pain at no cost<br \/>\nb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A possible total of $150 compensation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All treatments for pain, mood, and sleep must be stable for at least one month (e.g., adding a pain med, changing dose, starting acupuncture, discontinuing physical therapy or antidepressant, etc.) prior to screening assessment<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please direct any study specific questions to Brittany Trischler at 858-552-8585 x2904 or\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:btrischler@ucsd.edu\">btrischler@ucsd.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Consultation on objective physical activity monitoring, design of daily physical activity logs, and data collection<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of data collection<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Accelerometer equipment rental<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Management of database for pilot and main project<br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Data cleaning and interpretation<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;VMRF &#8211; Activity Levels, Genetic Risks, Cognition, and Morphometry in Elders&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1457623039549-2da0dbcb-b163&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6501\" src=\"http:\/\/ucsdeparc.ucsd.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg\" alt=\"VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres\" width=\"300\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-300x51.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-330x56.jpg 330w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres-400x68.jpg 400w, https:\/\/eparc.calit2.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/VA_Signature_Blue_300dpi_2-5in_hres.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>VA San Diego Healthcare System &amp; UCSD Department of Psychiatry<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Principal Investigator: Amy Jak, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, VA, University of California, San Diego<\/p>\n<p>This study seeks to investigate the relationship between active lifestyles, genotypic risk, brain structure and cognitive function in normally aging older adults.\u00a0 The results of this study will advance our knowledge about possible environmental effects that serve a protective function against expression of dementia and whether this protective effect is manifested in humans in preservation of temporal lobe integrity.\u00a0 Additionally, results will provide novel information about possible additive effects of genetic risk for dementia on brain structure and function, and the potential for activity levels to modify this risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPARC Services Provided<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Initial consultation on objective physical activity measures<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;VMRF &#8211; 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The overall goal is to provide an instrument that helps increase treatment compliance and participation, while reducing hospitalization and provider burden.\u00a0Collaborating with\u00a0San Diego County\u00a0Assertive Community Treatment Teams, we have constructed a cellular phone text messaging assessment and intervention strategy that\u00a0assists in the\u00a0ongoing\u00a0monitoring of patient mood and functional symptoms in addition to offering brief interactive cognitive-behavioral interventions for auditory hallucinations and medication compliance. Patients are provided with cellular phones\u00a0and\u00a0are asked to respond to text message prompts multiple times a day for 3 months. The messages\u00a0ask patients to rate their\u00a0current state on multiple\u00a0dimensions. 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