Research Intervention to Support Healthy Eating and Exercise
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT04353258
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
- Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to test the efficacy of a behavioral economics intervention for weight loss in adults from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 195
Inclusion Criteria
- Age between 18-75
- BMI between 25-55kg/m2
- All sexes
- All racial/ethnic groups
- Low SES and/or report qualifying for federal, state or local benefits
- Have a smartphone and willing to use for research purposes
Exclusion Criteria
- <18-75>years of age
- Report being unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping
- Are currently participating in weight loss treatment, have a history of bariatric surgery, or lost ≥5% in the past 6-months
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within 1 year
- Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of rest or activity, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight control program with diet and exercise guidelines
- Have diabetes and are on insulin
- Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight loss program with diet and exercise guidelines
- Report conditions that, in the judgment of the PI, would render them unlikely to follow the protocol (e.g., relocation, dementia, unable to read and write in English)
- Report unable to read and write English
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight Baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months Weight change measured on a digital scale to the nearest 0.1-kilogram
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
UConn Weight Management Research Lab
🇺🇸Hartford, Connecticut, United States
UConn Weight Management Research Lab🇺🇸Hartford, Connecticut, United States