Weight Loss Program Comparison for Obesity
Remote Approaches for Optimizing Weight Loss (Elevate Weight Loss Trial)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity/therapy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 490 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for individuals with overweight or obesity who want to lose weight. Participants will take part in a 12-month program that helps with weight loss through different methods and support options.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25-45.
- I have daily access to the Internet at home.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant within the next 18 months.
- I have been in a weight loss program within the last 2 years.
- I have a medical condition that makes exercise or dieting unsafe.
- I have lost 10 pounds or more in the last 6 months.
- I am currently taking weight loss medications.
- I cannot walk 2 blocks without stopping.
- I do not speak English.
- Someone in my household is also participating in this study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this trial is to compare two delivery formats for weight loss (automated online program vs. group-based videoconference program) and to examine the added effect of individual coaching (vs. no coaching) for individuals with overweight or obesity. All participants enrolled in this study will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss program (varying in delivery format and individual s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Body Mass Index between 25-45 kg/m2
* Daily, home Internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently pregnant, planning to become pregnant within the next 18 months, or pregnant within the past 6 months
* Current or recent enrollment (\<2 years) in a weight loss program
* Prese…
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