Feasibility of a Social Media-based Weight Loss Program for Low Socioeconomic Status Individuals

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to see if it is practical to use social media-based and traditional online weight loss intervention components among low socioeconomic status participants using the Facebook social media (SM) and Fitbit self-monitoring platforms. Also, the study will test the effectiveness of recruiting participants via social media and at community events and locations. The results of this study will be used to inform future research studies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03337230

Run by

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

People needed

55

Starts

2017-10-31

Expected to finish

2018-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-03-16

Who can join

Age: 35 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• able to speak English
• regular access to an internet-enabled device that can be synched with the Fitbit wristband
• Body mass index (BMI) 25-40 kg/m\^2
• < 30 minutes per day of self-reported moderate or vigorous physical activity
• Considered eligible for Ohio Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) income guidelines
• located in the greater Cleveland metropolitan area
• not pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
• answers 'no' to all questions on the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or is cleared in writing by a physician
• does not have a recent history of alcohol or drug abuse or is in treatment
• does not have schizophrenia

You may not qualify if…

• Does not meet all inclusion criteria

Where it is running

• Case Western Reserve Univeristy — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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