Project Impact: An Innovative Approach to Weight Loss Maintenance

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity, Weight Loss, Overweight

In brief

The major goal of this project is to evaluate an innovative approach to obesity. This study will determine if behavioral treatment can be improved by 1) implementing a primary focus on PA following initial weight loss treatment, and 2) using a novel, acceptance-based approach to the promotion of PA.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02363010

Run by

Drexel University

People needed

320

Starts

2014-08-01

Expected to finish

2021-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2023-03-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Have a BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2
• Have the ability to engage in at least 15 minutes of moderate physical activity (e.g. brisk walking)
• Successfully complete all steps in the enrollment process, including attendance at all pre-randomization clinic visits and providing physician clearance

You may not qualify if…

• Have a medical condition that prevents safe engagement in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
• Are lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant in the next three years
• Report recently beginning a course of or changing the dosage of prescription medications that can cause significant weight loss or weight gain
• Are participating in or plan to participate in another weight loss program in the next three years
• Have a primary family member or member of their household participating in the study

Where it is running

• Drexel University — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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