Status:
COMPLETED
Project THRIVE: Evaluating Different Approaches to Dietary Self-Monitoring for Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
Drexel University
Conditions:
Obesity
Overweight
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized pilot trial will compare two approaches to dietary self-monitoring for weight loss in the context of a low-intensity, remotely-delivered lifestyle modification program. Participants (N...
Detailed Description
Most lifestyle modification programs for weight loss require comprehensive, precise dietary self-monitoring (DSM) of all food and drink consumed each day. Although theoretically, such approaches shoul...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-75 years old
- Currently living in the United States
- Current body mass index (BMI) of 25-50 kg/m2, with individuals with BMI \> 50 excluded due to the higher risk of medical complications
- Access to a regular internet connection
- Ability to understand and provide informed consent
- Individuals must provide consent for the research team to contact their personal physician if necessary, to provide clearance or to consult about rapid weight loss
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English
- Ability to engage in physical activity, defined as the ability to walk at least the length of two city blocks without stopping
- Access to or willing to purchase a digital wireless body weight scale
Exclusion
- Present involvement in another lifestyle modification or obesity treatment program
- Currently breastfeeding, pregnant or planning to become pregnant within 4 months from the time of screening
- Having lost more than 5% of body weight in the past 3 months
- History of bariatric surgery
- Acute suicide risk (exclude if present in the past 2 weeks or if any attempts were made in past 2 years)
- Self-reported diagnosis of a medical or psychiatric condition that could make standard behavioral weight loss treatment contraindicated, including: insulin-dependent diabetes (type 1 or type 2; individuals with diabetes who do not take insulin will not be excluded), cancer, loss-of-control eating (three or more times in the past month), inappropriate compensatory behaviors to control weight (vomiting, misuse of laxatives or diuretics, or compelled exercise) in the past month, current unmedicated bipolar or psychotic disorder, or current psychiatric symptoms that would interfere with an individual's ability to complete the program.
- Technological or interpersonal difficulties contraindicating participation in a remotely delivered coaching program
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 25 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05241353
Start Date
April 25 2022
End Date
February 1 2023
Last Update
March 31 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating & Lifestyle Science
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104