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Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who are overweight or have obesity. Participants will receive weekly feedback on their progress while following a weight loss program.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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You may be able to join if
I am 18 years or older
I have a BMI of 25.0 or higher
I weigh 175 kg or less
I own a compatible smartphone with a data plan
You may not be able to join if
I weigh more than 175 kg
I have had bariatric surgery or plan to have it during the study
I take weight loss medications or have taken them in the last 6 months
I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding
I have a medical condition that makes losing weight unsafe
I cannot walk briskly for at least 10 minutes
I have an eating disorder in the past 5 years
I am unable to read English at the 5th grade level
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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The purpose of this research study is to learn how to best provide weekly feedback on individual progress toward intervention goals during a weight loss program.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years
* BMI greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m2
* Weight less than or equal to 175 kg (due to scale limit)
* Own a smartphone compatible with Fitbit (e.g., an Apple iPhone running iOS 16.4 or higher or Android smartphone running Android 11 or hi…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age greater than or equal to 18 years
* BMI greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m2
* Weight less than or equal to 175 kg (due to scale limit)
* Own a smartphone compatible with Fitbit (e.g., an Apple iPhone running iOS 16.4 or higher or Android smartphone running Android 11 or higher) with a cellular and data plan
Exclusion Criteria:
* Weight greater than 175 kg (due to a weight limit of the study-provided scale)
* Smartphone device owned deemed incompatible with the Fitbit App
* History of bariatric surgery or plans to obtain bariatric surgery during the study period
* Current use of weight loss medications, or use of weight loss medications in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening
* Currently participating in a weight-loss program
* Weight loss of greater than or equal to 10 lbs in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening
* Physical limitations that prevent walking at a brisk pace for at least 10 minutes without stopping
* Use of a pacemaker or other implanted medical device
* Currently pregnant
* Currently breastfeeding
* Less than 1-year post-partum
* Plans to become pregnant within the study period
* Lack of written confirmation that the potential participant has discussed study participation with their physician if they have been diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, or has have a history of coronary heart disease
* One or more study participants living in the household (enrollment limited to one participant per household)
* Medical conditions that contraindicate weight loss or prevent completion of the study (e.g., current diagnosis of cancer or terminal illness, dementia, etc.)
* Recent (in the past 6 months) changes in medications that affect weight
* Self-reported eating disorder within past 5 years
* Unable to complete the 17-week study (due to plans to relocate during the study period, etc.)
* Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
* Unable to read English at the 5th grade level
* Unwilling to accept random assignment
* Unable or unwilling to download the study smartphone application, wear the physical activity monitor, or use the study e-scale
* Failure to complete baseline assessment measures
* Failure to complete at least 4 out of 6 days of self-monitoring dietary and weight self-monitoring during the behavioral run-in period
* Any other condition(s) which, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would adversely affect participation in the study
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