Status:
COMPLETED
A Self-directed Mobile Intervention to Promote Weight Control Among Employees of a Lebanese University
Lead Sponsor:
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Conditions:
Body Weight Changes
Overweight and Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
WaznApp study is a 12-week randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a self-directed behavioral weight-loss intervention targeting employees of an acade...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: Recent reviews show that popular mobile apps for weight loss and weight management embed elements that are commonly associated with behavior change, such as setting goals, self-reporting a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be an employee of the American University of Beirut (AUB) or its Medical Center (AUBMC).
- To be able to read, write, and understand English.
- To own a mobile phone with either Android (v4.4 or above) with or iOS (v8 or later).
- To be interested in better controlling their weight.
Exclusion
- Students, who cannot prove their status as full-time or part-time employees at AUB or AUBMC.
- Employees who are not able to read, write, and understand English.
- Employees who do not own a mobile phone with either Android (v4.4 or above) or iOS (v8 or later).
- Employees who have physical disabilities preventing them from exercising or walking.
- Employees who are on a special diet for treatment of chronic conditions (e.g., Diabetes).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 5 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
123 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03321331
Start Date
March 5 2018
End Date
July 30 2018
Last Update
January 14 2019
Active Locations (1)
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AUB Health & Wellness Center
Beirut, Lebanon