Status:
COMPLETED
Feasibility of a Social Media-based Weight Loss Program for Low Socioeconomic Status Individuals
Lead Sponsor:
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if it is practical to use social media-based and traditional online weight loss intervention components among low socioeconomic status participants using the Facebo...
Detailed Description
The primary objectives of the proposed research are to: 1. assess the feasibility of social media-based (social support, social competition, and social rewards) and traditional online weight loss (ed...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- able to speak English
- regular access to an internet-enabled device that can be synched with the Fitbit wristband
- Body mass index (BMI) 25-40 kg/m\^2
- \< 30 minutes per day of self-reported moderate or vigorous physical activity
- Considered eligible for Ohio Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) income guidelines
- located in the greater Cleveland metropolitan area
- not pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
- answers 'no' to all questions on the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or is cleared in writing by a physician
- does not have a recent history of alcohol or drug abuse or is in treatment
- does not have schizophrenia
Exclusion
- Does not meet all inclusion criteria
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 31 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03337230
Start Date
October 31 2017
End Date
June 1 2018
Last Update
March 16 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Case Western Reserve Univeristy
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106