A Technology-Based Intervention for the Reduction of Overweight and Obesity Among College Students

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Overweight and Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability and efficacy of a two month technology-based weight loss program for overweight and obese college students.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02196012

Run by

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

People needed

23

Starts

2013-09-01

Expected to finish

2014-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-07-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 22. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Eligibility will include UTK undergraduate students who are overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) and between 18-22 years of age, with access to the Internet, a personal computer (laptop, tablet, or desktop computer), and a smartphone.

You may not qualify if…

• Any individual who does not meet all the inclusion criteria will be excluded from participation in the study.
• Students who have a medical condition that precludes adherence to dietary recommendations
• Who are currently prescribed medications that may impact weight, or who are currently participating in or planning to participate in another weight loss programs in the next six months
• Who have been diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression) within the last 12 months
• Who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next six months
• Who have given birth within the last six months
• Who have been diagnosed with any type of eating disorder within the past 12 months will be ineligible.

Where it is running

• University of Tennessee — Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

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