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

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Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating & Lifestyle Science

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104