Status:
COMPLETED
A Technology-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Overweight and Obesity Among College Students
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Conditions:
Overweight and Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-22 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability and efficacy of a two month technology-based weight loss program for overweight and obese college students.
Detailed Description
A randomized controlled trial design will be employed to investigate the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a technology-based weight loss pilot intervention for the reduction of overwei...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Eligibility will include UTK undergraduate students who are overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) and between 18-22 years of age, with access to the Internet, a personal computer (laptop, tablet, or desktop computer), and a smartphone.
Exclusion
- Any individual who does not meet all the inclusion criteria will be excluded from participation in the study.
- Students who have a medical condition that precludes adherence to dietary recommendations
- Who are currently prescribed medications that may impact weight, or who are currently participating in or planning to participate in another weight loss programs in the next six months
- Who have been diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression) within the last 12 months
- Who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next six months
- Who have given birth within the last six months
- Who have been diagnosed with any type of eating disorder within the past 12 months will be ineligible.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
23 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02196012
Start Date
September 1 2013
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
July 21 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37996