Dietary Intervention Examining Tracking With Mobile Devices
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 5/12/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2015 |
| End Date: | September 2016 |
The Dietary Intervention Examining Tracking With Mobile Devices Study
The purpose of the study is to test the effectiveness of two different weight loss
interventions. Both of these interventions will provide weight loss information through
twice weekly audio podcasts. In addition to the podcasts, participants will be asked to
track their diet using either a wearable device on their wrist or through an app on their
smartphone.
interventions. Both of these interventions will provide weight loss information through
twice weekly audio podcasts. In addition to the podcasts, participants will be asked to
track their diet using either a wearable device on their wrist or through an app on their
smartphone.
This study will last approximately 6 months. Participants will attend one 1-hour orientation
meeting at the beginning of the study and a 2-hour baseline assessment and training meeting.
Additional assessments will be conducted at 3 months and 6 months. Weekly questionnaires
will be administered. Everyone in the study will be asked to listen to 2 podcasts per week.
Each of the podcasts will take about 15 - 20 minutes to listen to and so participants should
expect to spend 30 - 40 minutes each week listening to podcasts. Participants will also be
randomized to either track diet with an app on their smartphone or using a device they wear
on their wrist. Each week, participants will be sent an email as a reminder on how to use
their diet tracking device. They will also be encouraged to monitor their exercise and body
weight.
meeting at the beginning of the study and a 2-hour baseline assessment and training meeting.
Additional assessments will be conducted at 3 months and 6 months. Weekly questionnaires
will be administered. Everyone in the study will be asked to listen to 2 podcasts per week.
Each of the podcasts will take about 15 - 20 minutes to listen to and so participants should
expect to spend 30 - 40 minutes each week listening to podcasts. Participants will also be
randomized to either track diet with an app on their smartphone or using a device they wear
on their wrist. Each week, participants will be sent an email as a reminder on how to use
their diet tracking device. They will also be encouraged to monitor their exercise and body
weight.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be between 18-65 years old
- Own and use a smartphone and/or a tablet with a data plan
- BMI must be between 25-49.9 kg/m2
- Must be willing to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity
- Not currently participating in a weight loss study in a weight loss study that
involved podcasts
Exclusion Criteria:
- Over the age of 65 years old
- Currently participating in a weight loss program
- Has lost more than 10 pounds in the past 6 months
- Diagnosed with stroke or heart attack
- Diagnosed with diabetes that is controlled using medication
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