The Dietary Intervention Examining Tracking With Mobile Devices Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 81
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in body weight as assessed by digital scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to test the effectiveness of two different weight loss interventions. Both of these interventions will provide weight loss information through twice weekly audio podcasts. In addition to the podcasts, participants will be asked to track their diet using either a wearable device on their wrist or through an app on their smartphone.
Detailed Description
This study will last approximately 6 months. Participants will attend one 1-hour orientation meeting at the beginning of the study and a 2-hour baseline assessment and training meeting. Additional assessments will be conducted at 3 months and 6 months. Weekly questionnaires will be administered. Everyone in the study will be asked to listen to 2 podcasts per week. Each of the podcasts will take about 15 - 20 minutes to listen to and so participants should expect to spend 30 - 40 minutes each week listening to podcasts. Participants will also be randomized to either track diet with an app on their smartphone or using a device they wear on their wrist. Each week, participants will be sent an email as a reminder on how to use their diet tracking device. They will also be encouraged to monitor their exercise and body weight.
Investigators
Brie Turner-McGrievy
Associate Professor
University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Must be between 18-65 years old
- •Own and use a smartphone and/or a tablet with a data plan
- •BMI must be between 25-49.9 kg/m2
- •Must be willing to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity
- •Not currently participating in a weight loss study in a weight loss study that involved podcasts
Exclusion Criteria
- •Over the age of 65 years old
- •Currently participating in a weight loss program
- •Has lost more than 10 pounds in the past 6 months
- •Diagnosed with stroke or heart attack
- •Diagnosed with diabetes that is controlled using medication
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in body weight as assessed by digital scale
Time Frame: 6 months
Change in body weight from baseline to 6 months as assessed by digital scale.