Research Participation Opportunities

Posted March 21, 2022 by Beth in

The Research and Training Center on Independent Living at Kansas University are currently recruiting research participants for a couple of their research studies. Check out their flyers below for inclusion criteria and contact information for study inquiry.

Weight Management Research Study (Participants must live within 50 miles of Wichita)

Physical Study Research Study (Location can be anywhere!)

Beth

Beth has been with RCIL since 2007 and is the Information and Outreach Coordinator in our Osage City office. She takes information and referral calls and represents RCIL through community outreach.

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