A Virtual-reality Based Approach to Improve Behavioral Weight Management Outcomes
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Weight Loss
- Sponsor
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Enrollment
- 15
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Intervention Satisfaction
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
A pilot randomized trial was done to test the feasibility integrating virtual reality (VR) into standard behavioral weight loss treatment.
Detailed Description
Participants with overweight or obesity are randomly assigned to a 4-week Standard Behavioral Weight Loss plus Non-Weight-Related VR app (i.e., Control Group) or Standard Behavioral Weight Loss plus Weight-Related VR app (i.e., Intervention Group). The Intervention's VR tool was designed to enable practice of behavioral skills taught in weekly group meetings, including managing social and home environmental cues for eating and activity.
Investigators
Suzanne Phelan
Professor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Non-pregnant Adults (age \> 18 years) Overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 25) Able to speak and read in English. Available on Thursday evenings Have an iPhone 6 or higher
Exclusion Criteria
- •Self-reported serious psychological problems or medical problems
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Intervention Satisfaction
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Participant satisfaction ratings of virtual reality scenarios on a scale where 1 = very dissatisfied to 4 = very satisfied
Secondary Outcomes
- Proportion of participants retained(4 weeks)