Research Cores - Clinical Research Unit

Adopting a New Pet?

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Annual Changes in Activity and Health for Pet Adopters

What affect does adopting a pet dog or cat have on health and wellness over one year?

Participant Responsibilities:

Participants will be provided a Fitbit to wear and complete online surveys every 2 months.

Participants will be compensated for their time.

Participants who complete the study may keep the Fitbit at the end of the study.

The study takes place online after the adoption of a pet dog or cat

Participants MUST NOT have any other cat or dog in the home.

For more information,

Contact Erin McBroom at

cpaww@health.fau.edu

or call 561-313-6747

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