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

[lisabarella]

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

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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

[ravenwoodglass]

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

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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

[TriticusToxicum]

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 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]

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

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 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]

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

[lisabarella]

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