The Comparison of a Technology-Based System and an In-Person Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 18 - 55 |
Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
Start Date: | August 2009 |
End Date: | September 2010 |
The primary aim of this study is to compare the changes in body weight between a
technology-based system, an in-person behavioral weight loss intervention, and a combination
of both during a 12 month behavioral weight loss intervention in adults. Sedentary, healthy
overweight and obese adults will be recruited to participate. Assessments will be conducted
at 0, 6, and 12 months. This is a randomized trial in which participants will be randomized
to one of three groups: standard behavioral weight loss (SBWL), standard behavioral weight
loss plus technology (SBWL+TECH), and technology alone alone (TECH).
technology-based system, an in-person behavioral weight loss intervention, and a combination
of both during a 12 month behavioral weight loss intervention in adults. Sedentary, healthy
overweight and obese adults will be recruited to participate. Assessments will be conducted
at 0, 6, and 12 months. This is a randomized trial in which participants will be randomized
to one of three groups: standard behavioral weight loss (SBWL), standard behavioral weight
loss plus technology (SBWL+TECH), and technology alone alone (TECH).
Inclusion Criteria:
- ages of 21-55 years
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25-39.9 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently pregnant, pregnant in the last 6 months, or plan on becoming pregnant in
the next 6 months.
- Currently participating in regular exercise for over 60 minutes/week.
- Taking any medications that affect body weight or metabolism (e.g. synthroid).
- Have any physical limitations that would prevent exercise.
- Currently being treated for coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension,
or cancer.
- Have a history of myocardial infarction or other heart-related surgeries.
- Have a resting systolic blood pressure > 150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of >
100 mmHg or currently taking any medications that affect blood pressure or heart rate
(e.g. beta blockers).
- Currently enrolled in a commercial weight loss program, participating in another
weight loss study, or in a weight loss study in the last 12 months.
- Have lost > 5% of current body weight in the past 6 months.
- Currently being treated for any psychological problems or taking any psychotropic
medication.
- Currently do not have access to a computer and the Internet that can be used for this
study. This requires a PC computer, the ability to load software for the technology
system, an existing internet connection provided by the participant, and a dedicated
USB port to allow the armband from the technology system to be connected to the
computer for the download of information.
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