Status:
COMPLETED
Daily Weight Feedback for Wheelchair Users to Promote Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
Jonathan Pearlman
Collaborating Sponsors:
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Conditions:
Overweight and Obesity
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goals of the proposed study are to test the usability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the E-Scale with wheelchair users. The E-scale was developed as a weight monitoring technology for wh...
Detailed Description
Wheelchair users have about twice the prevalence of obesity than the general population. There is also very little or no technology to which they have access to measure their weight frequently in thei...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Use Wheelchair as primary means of mobility
- Uses a bed with 4 legs
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥27 and ≤40.0
- Has daily access to Internet
- Currently owns or willing to use an android device
- Provides physician clearance to participate in a weight loss intervention
- Speaks English
Exclusion
- Presence of an unstable condition requiring physician-supervised diet and exercise (e.g., diabetes, recent myocardial infarction)
- Presence of condition precluding engagement in exercise at moderate intensity (e.g., asthma, congestive heart failure, etc.)
- Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during study
- Currently being treated for any psychological issues or problems, taking any psychotropic medications, or receiving treatment with psychotropic medications within the previous 6 months
- Reported alcohol intake \> 4 drinks/day
- Reported participation in a formal weight loss program, loss of ≥5% weight in the past 6 months, or current use of weight loss medication.
- History of bariatric surgery (lap-band, gastric bypass, etc.)
- Planned extended vacations, absences, or relocation during study
- A score ≥20 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
- A classification of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder on the Eating Disorder Diagnosis Scale (EDDS)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 9 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
9 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03264248
Start Date
July 1 2017
End Date
February 9 2018
Last Update
May 21 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15206