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Current BRIE Lab Studies

Self-monitoring with Internet Technology to Choose Healthy diets (SWITCH) Study
Embark on a transformative journey with the Self-monitoring with Internet Technology to Choose Healthy diets (SWITCH) Study, a 12-week remotely delivered intervention designed to help adults adopt a healthy dietary lifestyle and achieve weight loss. This innovative study utilizes a mobile app developed by our dedicated research team, offering a convenient way for participants to track their diet and access weekly modules filled with valuable information about healthy eating. This 6-week study is recruiting adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who have overweight or obesity. Participants can live anywhere in the US.
Visit www.switchstudy.org for more information.

Diet Guidelines: 3 Diets (DG3D) Study
This study is recruiting African American adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who will participate in a 12-month healthy eating study that will conclude with assessments of your diet, weight, and health behaviors. As part of this study, participants will be randomized to follow one of three healthy diets that are part of the US Dietary Guidelines: a Nutrient-rich dietary pattern, a Mediterranean dietary pattern, or a Plant-powered dietary pattern. Participants will learn how to cook healthy and delicious recipes here at USC so that they can enjoy the health benefits from nutritious meals that taste great. The program is delivered virtually so we are recruiting participants who live within 120 miles of Columbia, SC.
Visit www.DG3D.org for more information.

Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) Study
This study partners with local vegan soul food restaurants in the southeast to deliver a 12-week nutrition education program along with weekly to-go plant-based meals. NEW Soul is recruiting African American adults between the ages of 18 and 65.
Visit www.newsoul.org for more information.