LIVE SMART: Smartphone Intervention for Weight Control
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 70 |
| Updated: | 3/16/2015 |
| Start Date: | November 2012 |
| End Date: | June 2016 |
| Contact: | Graham Thomas, PhD |
| Email: | jthomas4@lifespan.org |
| Phone: | (401) 793-8981 |
The purpose of this study is to compare three methods of delivering behavioral weight loss
treatment.Participants are randomly assigned to one of three 18-month weight loss treatments
(group, individual, or smartphone treatment). Participants who are assigned to group
treatment will attend group meetings weekly for the first 6 months, then every 2 weeks for 6
months, and then monthly for the final 6 months. Participants who are assigned to individual
treatment will attend one-on-one sessions with a weight loss counselor every month for 18
months. Participants who are assigned to smartphone treatment will use a smartphone to learn
and practice weight loss skills. They will also attend one-on-one sessions with a weight
loss counselor every month for 18 months. Assessment visits are conducted at baseline, 6,
12, and 18 months.
treatment.Participants are randomly assigned to one of three 18-month weight loss treatments
(group, individual, or smartphone treatment). Participants who are assigned to group
treatment will attend group meetings weekly for the first 6 months, then every 2 weeks for 6
months, and then monthly for the final 6 months. Participants who are assigned to individual
treatment will attend one-on-one sessions with a weight loss counselor every month for 18
months. Participants who are assigned to smartphone treatment will use a smartphone to learn
and practice weight loss skills. They will also attend one-on-one sessions with a weight
loss counselor every month for 18 months. Assessment visits are conducted at baseline, 6,
12, and 18 months.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Body Mass Index (kg/m2) of 25-45.
- English language fluency
- Ability to read at a 6th grade level
- Availability to attend weekly treatment sessions in Providence, RI
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any heart condition that limits ability to participate in physical activity
- Chest Pain
- Any cognitive of physical limitation that would preclude use of a smartphone
- Serious mental illness
- Historical or current eating disorder
- Previous or planned bariatric surgery
- Use of weight loss medication
- Recent pregnancy or a plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- Participation in a study at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center within
the last two years
- A weight loss of greater than 5% body weight in the last 6 months
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