Improving Self-Monitoring in Weight Loss With Technology
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Obesity, Overweight
In brief
We propose to conduct a randomized study of standard behavioral weight-loss treatment to test if using an electronic diary with or without tailored feedback will improve adherence to self-monitoring and subsequently improve weight loss. Subjects will be randomly assigned to different methods to self-monitor food and exercise habits: (1) use of the traditional paper diary , (2) use of a personal digital assistant (PDA), or (3) use of a personal digital assistant that also provides daily feedback.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00277771
- Run by
- Lora Burke
- People needed
- 210
- Starts
- 2006-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2010-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-07-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 59. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- age 18 to 59 years
- BMI ≥ 27 and ≤ 43
- willing to be randomized to one of the three treatment conditions
- successful completion of screening
- Note that although residing in Western Pennsylvania is not an explicit eligibility criterion, participants are asked to travel to the University of Pittsburgh frequently.
You may not qualify if…
- presence of an eating disorder
- current serious illness or unstable condition requiring physician-supervised diet and exercise including a glucose level above 125 at baseline
- physical limitations precluding ability to exercise
- pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 24 mos
- under current treatment for a psychological disorder
- reported alcohol intake of 4 drinks/day or more
- current or recent (past 6 mos) participation in a weight-loss program or use of weight-loss medication
- planning an extended vacation, absence, or relocation within the next 24 mos
Where it is running
- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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