Status:
COMPLETED
Research Intervention to Support Healthy Eating and Exercise
Lead Sponsor:
University of Connecticut
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- \<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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 7 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 17 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
195 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04353258
Start Date
September 7 2021
End Date
December 17 2024
Last Update
January 9 2026
Active Locations (1)
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UConn Weight Management Research Lab
Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06103