Feasibility of a Campaign Intervention Compared to a Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adults

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Conditions studied: Weight Loss

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a campaign intervention for weight management compared to a standard behavioral weight loss intervention in overweight and obese adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01803737

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

26

Starts

2013-01-01

Expected to finish

2013-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-02-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-55 years of age
• Body mass index (BMI) ranging from ≥25.0 kg/m² to 45.0 kg/m²
• Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Regular exercise participation of at least 20 minutes per day on at least 3 days per week during the previous six months.
• Participation in a previous physical activity or weight management research project in the previous 6 months.
• Weight loss of ≥5% of current body weight in the previous 6 months.
• For women, those currently pregnant, pregnant during the previous 6 months, or plan on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months.
• History of myocardial infarction, coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, or other heart-related surgeries.
• History of orthopedic or physical complications that would prevent participation in exercise.
• Currently taking any prescription medication that may affect metabolism and/or body weight (e.g., synthroid).
• Currently being treated for any condition that could affect body weight, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension, cancer, depression, and anxiety.
• Currently being treated for any psychological issues or problems, taking any psychotropic medications, or receiving treatment with psychotropic medications within the previous 6 months.
• Resting systolic blood pressure ≥150mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100mmHg. Subjects with controlled hypertension will be allowed to participate if they obtain a medical doctor's written consent to ensure that it is safe to participate in a weight loss intervention.
• Currently do not have access to a computer and the Internet.

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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