Elements Vital to Treat Obesity Study

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the first rigorously optimized, remotely delivered treatment for obesity against the current gold standard treatment in a head-to-head randomized controlled trial. The investigators will be comparing the previously developed and optimized behavioral weight loss intervention (APP) to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), to evaluate program weight-loss success and cost-effectiveness.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04708769

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

524

Starts

2021-03-16

Expected to finish

2026-07-10

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• BMI 30-45
• Weight stable
• Own a Smartphone and be willing to install our Smartphone app
• Willing to conduct video conference calls with study staff

You may not qualify if…

• Enrolled in any formal weight loss program
• Taking anti-obesity medications
• Not taking medications that may cause weight gain
• Unstable medical conditions
• Diabetes requiring insulin supplementation
• Crohn's Disease
• Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea requiring intervention (i.e., CPAP)
• Assistive devices for mobility
• Hospitalizations for a psychiatric disorder within the past 5 years
• Cardiovascular disease symptoms while performing moderate intensity exercise
• Pregnancy, trying to get pregnant, or lactating.
• Bulimia or binge eating disorder
• Reports of active suicidal ideation
• Current substance abuse or dependence besides nicotine dependence

Where it is running

• Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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