Using Behavioral Economic Strategies to Address Obesity in Economically Disadvantaged Adults
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
- Enrollment
- 195
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Weight
Study Overview
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.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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
Arms & Interventions
Behavioral Economics intervention (BE mHealth)
Participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention delivered primarily via mobile phone (mHealth) that includes behavioral economics components.
Intervention: Behavioral Economics intervention (BE mHealth) (Behavioral)
Standard mHealth intervention (mHealth)
Participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention delivered primarily via mobile phone (mHealth).
Intervention: Standard mHealth intervention (mHealth) (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Weight
Time Frame: Baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months
Weight change measured on a digital scale to the nearest 0.1-kilogram
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Tricia Leahey
Associate Professor
University of Connecticut