Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab

Our lab’s goal is to develop effective technology-supported behavioral programs to help adults increase physical activity, decrease sedentary time, improve diet, and lose weight.

News

Another great year for the Pellegrini lab at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Conference!

Congratulations Dr. Pellegrini on multiple successful talks and workshops throughout the conference! We specifically enjoyed partnering with Marie Westby from University of British Columbia to lead a workshop on performance-based measures in arthritis research and clinical care. Scott Jamieson gave a great oral presentation of his recent research and received the Emerging Investigator Excellence Award and Choose Rheumatology Student and Resident Research Award! Kailyn Horn also gave a great oral presentation on her research abstract and received the Choose Rheumatology Workforce Expansion Scholarship!

Dr. Pellegrini funded for new study!

This new project will conduct a randomized controlled trial to find out how much physical activity (e.g., 45 vs 90 vs 150 minutes/week) is needed to improve arthritis symptoms. In other words, what is the lowest dose necessary?

The Pellegrini Lab at Discover USC 2024

Katherine Devivo

"Dog Walking is PAWSitively Related with Sleep Quality Among Dog Owners"
Kailyn Horn

"Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Differences in Adults with High and Low Physical Function After Knee Replacement"
Alex Verlohr

"Evaluating Sedentary Time and Any Association with Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms"
Brittany Sutton

"Differences in Health Related Outcomes and Depression Symptoms in African American Women with Arthritis"
Kaitlin Milam

"Is There an Association between BMI Levels and Adherence to Coaching Calls in a Physical Activity Intervention for Adults with Arthritis?"
Tyson Ansani

"Does Co-Sleeping with a Dog Influence Dog Owners' Sleep Quality or PA Levels?"

Fall Festival 2022

Katty, Scott, Krystal and Tyson (pictured left to right) attended the Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival on October 25, 2022 to recruit participants for our ongoing CDC Project!

Currently Recruiting Participants

Want to manage your health and lifestyle after a knee replacement?

We are offering free participation in a research program designed specifically for people after knee replacement!

Participants will:

Attend 5 assessment visits over 18 months and will receive $50 after each assessment
Receive 12 months of telephone calls with a coach who will help you set goals and build confidence for managing your health and behaviors after knee replacement

You may be eligible if you:

Recently had a knee replacement (>3 month ago)
Have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet
Have a body mass index between 27-45 kg/m
Are willing to attend 5 research study visits (Columbia or Greenville locations)

Visit https://healthylivingtkr.com/ to find out more or contact us at 803-777-1889 or HealthyLiving@mailbox.sc.edu

Meet Our Team

Meet the Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab Members led by Dr. Christine Pellegrini.

Current Projects

See a list of our current research projects.

Previous Projects

See a list of our previous research projects.

Publications

See a list of publications by the Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab Members.

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