Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Celiac Disease, Mental Health, Quality Of Life And Physical Activity Research Study

lisabarella

Recommended Posts

lisabarella Apprentice
lisabarella
Posted

Hello all,

I am writing to introduce myself. I am currently a doctoral student at UNCG in the Exercise and Sport Psychology program and I am researching the impact of exercise on mental health and quality of life in people with Celiac Disease. My other interests include sports nutrition and nutrition for people with allergies, autoimmune diseases, and other chronic diseases. I have Celiac Disease and was diagnosed in July 2003. Three of my family members also have the disease. I am an active exerciser and I enjoy swimming and ultra running. In addition to my teaching and research commitments at UNCG, I also tutor elementary school math and work part-time at the YMCA teaching cycling and weight lifting classes.

In April, I submitted an application to UNCG to complete a Pilot Study on Celiac Disease this summer to study the relationship between physical activity, aerobic fitness, depression, anxiety, and quality of life in Celiac Disease patients.

In the first phase of the study, I will be using questionnaire data to assess physical activity and the mental health variables (that I mentioned above). In the second phase of the study, I will be conducting a V02 max test to measure aerobic fitness, and also use questionnaires to assess the mental health variables. I am hoping that the results of this research study will significantly enhance the public health’s understanding of the relationship between physical activity/aerobic fitness and depression, anxiety, and quality of life in Celiac Disease patients.

If anyone is interested in participating in the research study and completing the survey, please contact me. I can US mail you a survey packet with a postage paid envelope for easy return. If you live near Greensboro, NC and are interested in participating in the fitness testing, let me know also. My contact information is below.

Thank you very much, Lisa

---------------------------------------------------------

Lisa A. Barella

Ph.D. Student in Exercise & Sport Psychology

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Department of Exercise and Sport Science

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Room 250 HHP Building

Greensboro, NC 27402

Email: lisabarella@hotmail.com

Phone/Cell (with VM): (336) 253-5539

Fax: (336) 545-4486

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted
Hello all,

I am writing to introduce myself. I am currently a doctoral student at UNCG in the Exercise and Sport Psychology program and I am researching the impact of exercise on mental health and quality of life in people with Celiac Disease. My other interests include sports nutrition and nutrition for people with allergies, autoimmune diseases, and other chronic diseases. I have Celiac Disease and was diagnosed in July 2003. Three of my family members also have the disease. I am an active exerciser and I enjoy swimming and ultra running. In addition to my teaching and research commitments at UNCG, I also tutor elementary school math and work part-time at the YMCA teaching cycling and weight lifting classes.

In April, I submitted an application to UNCG to complete a Pilot Study on Celiac Disease this summer to study the relationship between physical activity, aerobic fitness, depression, anxiety, and quality of life in Celiac Disease patients.

In the first phase of the study, I will be using questionnaire data to assess physical activity and the mental health variables (that I mentioned above). In the second phase of the study, I will be conducting a V02 max test to measure aerobic fitness, and also use questionnaires to assess the mental health variables. I am hoping that the results of this research study will significantly enhance the public health’s understanding of the relationship between physical activity/aerobic fitness and depression, anxiety, and quality of life in Celiac Disease patients.

If anyone is interested in participating in the research study and completing the survey, please contact me. I can US mail you a survey packet with a postage paid envelope for easy return. If you live near Greensboro, NC and are interested in participating in the fitness testing, let me know also. My contact information is below.

Thank you very much, Lisa

---------------------------------------------------------

Lisa A. Barella

Ph.D. Student in Exercise & Sport Psychology

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

Department of Exercise and Sport Science

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Room 250 HHP Building

Greensboro, NC 27402

Email: lisabarella@hotmail.com

Phone/Cell (with VM): (336) 253-5539

Fax: (336) 545-4486

This sounds like an interesting study. Are you looking at both dietary compliant and non-compliant? Just curious. Wish I lived closer but don't think you want to fly me across the country :D

TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
Posted
I will be conducting a V02 max test to measure aerobic fitness

Sounds interesting. My wife is an exercise physiologist/personal trainer, so I'm curious would this VO2 max test be the "pedal and p :wacko: ke" test? (she so enjoyed during her studies) Quite a lab from what I hear!

Anyway I'd be happy to participate in the survey I'll email you my info.

lisabarella Apprentice
lisabarella
Posted
  • Author
This sounds like an interesting study. Are you looking at both dietary compliant and non-compliant? Just curious. Wish I lived closer but don't think you want to fly me across the country :D

Yes! We are! We are looking at adhearance to the gluten free diet also. I can send you a survey and a SASE if you want? Send me your US mail address? Where do you live? I will be in San Diego next week. Lisa

Sounds interesting. My wife is an exercise physiologist/personal trainer, so I'm curious would this VO2 max test be the "pedal and p :wacko: ke" test? (she so enjoyed during her studies) Quite a lab from what I hear!

Anyway I'd be happy to participate in the survey I'll email you my info.

The Vo2 max test is on the treadmill. Yes, please send me your US mail address, so I can get a survey to you! Thanks, Lisa

Hi,

Some very nice women called me from NC, I think. I deleted the voice mail. Call me again, please. Lisa 336-253-5539

corinne Apprentice
corinne
Posted

Sounds like a great study. Is it only for those with confirmed celieac by bloodwork or ?

lisabarella Apprentice
lisabarella
Posted
  • Author
Sounds like a great study. Is it only for those with confirmed celieac by bloodwork or ?

We are interesting in looking at those confirmed Celiac by a biopsy. Lisa Barella

lisabarella@hotmail.com

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      131,827
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Rebecca Hurst
    Newest Member
    Rebecca Hurst
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.4k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Colleen H
      Stomach burning and neuropathy

      By Colleen H · Posted

      Hello  I'm not sure what to think . Seems no matter what I do I get sick. I had some yogurt with only 2 grams of sugar and is labeled gluten free ...the strawberry version seemed to really set me off My jaw is burning as well as my stomach and my feet.  Horrible pain..plus acid reflux and nausea... sensitivity to touch pain. ..yikes !! I don't know if it's from the lactose in the yogurt or if I'm getting an ulcer  This condition can make you question yourself quite a bit.  Then if you are not sure the anxiety comes 😞 Does any of these symptoms sound familiar to anyone? The neuropathy is quite intense.  What do you eat or drink after this happens  Open to suggestions  Thank you 
    • sleuth
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By sleuth · Posted

      Of course my son is on a 100% gluten free diet.  I wish his symptoms were not debilitating as there are right now.  He cannot work, even when a miniscule of cross contamination occurs.  It's not just GI distress, but intense fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.  It's literally neurological inflammation.  Not to be taken lightly here.  We have sought out many other possible ways to cope during this window of time (8 months!!!!)  without success.   AN-PEP does not help and seems like studies on this are not well researched.  So, we are trying this out because research shows some promising results.  And, all participants showed no cravings afterwards, no signs of addiction.  The patch is different than the oral route such as smoking, vaping, gum, pouch, etc. 
    • Scott Adams
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Have you tried AN-PEP enzymes, for example, GlutenX (who is a sponsor here)? A lot of research has shown that it can break down small amounts of gluten in the stomach, before it reaches the intestines. It might be a better approach than risking nicotine addiction, and the questionable research around this. I also hope that he’s trying to be 100% Gluten-Free.
    • Me,Sue
      Nausea

      By Me,Sue · Posted

      Hi all  I was diagnosed Coeliac a few years ago and follow a gluten free diet. The list of foods that I can eat without a problem grows shorter on a weekly basis. [I also have diabetes and asthma also].  BUT the reason I am posting this is because I seem to struggle with nausea quite a lot, which is really quite debilitating, and I was wondering if others suffer from nausea, even if following a gluten free diet. 
    • sleuth
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By sleuth · Posted

      @fatjacksonthecat I have been doing some digging about the topic of nicotine and celiac.  I came across many studies that showed that the nicotine patch helped many with long covid and chronic fatigue syndrome.  I have a son who was diagnosed with celiac and his symptoms are severe when he is glutened.  He shows a lot of neurological inflammation and suffered with fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety and insomnia. There have been studies revealing that nicotine smoke actually masking celiac symptoms.  I also read that microdosing with a nictoine patch prevents one from addiction.  We are currently trying this out and so far it has lifted the brain fog and helped with anxiety and mood.  One of the studies I have read showed that it's not so much the dose, but the length of time a person is on the patch that showed improvements.  Many showed significant improvement as early as week 3 and continued through week 12.  We are taking 3 day breaks in between to make sure we don't down regulate the nicotine receptors.   How have things been for you?  Are you still chewing nicotine gum?  Perhaps, try the patch?  And how long did it take to ease up on your symptoms when glutened?
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.