Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:47 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:47 AM
NCT ID:
NCT04628533
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* female
* BMI between 25-55
* free of medical problems that might contraindicate participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
* not currently on medication that might affect weight loss
* not currently pregnant or pregnant in the previous 6 months or currently breastfeeding
* not enrolled in another weight reduction program
* must have a computer (at home or work) with access to the Internet and a video camera
* must have a smart phone (to allow use of step counting and dietary intake self-monitoring apps)
* Only one member of a household will be eligible to participate
* must successfully complete a self-monitoring diary of foods consumed for a week during screening for study eligibility
* demonstrate the ability to access the website successfully (practice chat)
* agree to be randomized to either group
* must be willing to share access to self-monitoring information collected via the app MyFitnessPal, and Fitbit.com weight data collected via the digital smart scale (scale will be provided)
Exclusion Criteria:
* have had a heart attack or a stroke in the past 6 months,
* have ever had weight loss surgery,
* have lost more than 10 pounds in the previous 6 months,
* are currently taking medications for weight loss,
* are required by their doctor to follow a special diet (other than a low fat diet)
* have plans to move from the area in the upcoming 12 months
* who have schedules that will make it likely that they will have difficulty attending the scheduled "chat" groups
Healthy Volunteers:
True
Sex:
FEMALE
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Study:
NCT04628533
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04628533