Piloting Visual Chat in Internet Obesity Treatment

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Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

CHAT is an internet-based weight loss research program designed for women with overweight or obesity who want to lose weight through dietary change and increased physical activity. Participants will be randomized into a group-based online program who meet via a text chat or a video chat.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03491293

Run by

University of Vermont

People needed

32

Starts

2018-03-06

Expected to finish

2018-11-30

Last updated by the study team

2018-12-06

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• 18 years old
• BMI between 25 and 55
• Free of medical problems that would preclude participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
• Not currently pregnant or pregnant in the previous 6 months or breastfeeding
• Must have a computer at home or work with access to the Internet
• Only one member of a household is eligible to participate
• Must successfully complete a self-monitoring diary of foods consumed for 3 days
• must be willing to share access to self monitoring information collected via My Fitness Pal by friending the CHAT research team
• Not currently on medication that might affect weight loss
• Not enrolled in another weight loss program

You may not qualify if…

• BMI less than 25 or more than 55
• Lost 10 pounds or more in the last 6 months
• Had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months
• Ever had weight loss surgery
• Currently taking medications for weight loss
• Persons required by their doctor to follow a special diet (other than low fat)
• Plans to move from the area in the upcoming 9 months
• Schedules that make it likely someone would have difficulty attending the scheduled chat groups

Where it is running

• University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States
• Behavioral Weight Management Program/Univ of Vermont — Burlington, Vermont, United States

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