Nutrition, Exercise, and Technology for Weight Loss

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Overweight, Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a social support-enhanced, technology-based, behavioral weight control intervention can improve weight loss over existing best practices.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02731768

Run by

University of South Carolina

People needed

36

Starts

2016-01-01

Expected to finish

2017-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-09-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 55 kg/m2
• Age 18 years or older
• Access to a computer with an Internet connection
• Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)
• Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups
• Only one member of the same household eligible to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Currently lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the length of the study
• Been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity
• History of major medical or psychiatric conditions
• Recent changes in medication known to affect weight
• Schedule that would prohibit or restrict attendance at a designated time for weekly in- person group meetings
• Currently participating in a weight management program
• Currently on medication that might affect weight loss

Where it is running

• University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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