Evaluating a weight loss program for young women delivered using technology: Be Positive Be Healthe
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Overweight and obesityDiet and Nutrition - Obesity
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12615000272594
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Melinda Hutchesson
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 114
Inclusion Criteria
Female
Age 18 to 35 years
BMI 25 to 34.9kg/m2
Access to a computer with email and Internet facilities
Own an iPhone with Internet access
A Facebook and Instagram account they are willing to use for the study
Able to attend the University campus for assessments
Exclusion Criteria
Currently pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant
Currently or planning to participate in another weight loss program
Recent weight loss (last 3-months) of 5% or more of initial weight
Taking medications that have caused weight gain
Suffers from a metabolic disorder, eating disorder or any other medical condition where weight loss may compromise health
Non-English speaking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight will be objectively measured on a digital scale (Inbody 720). [Weight change from baseline to post-intervention (6-months). ]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method