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2024-05-06 @ 3:24 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 1:49 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04628533
Status:
WITHDRAWN
Last Update Posted:
2020-11-13
First Post:
2020-11-02
Brief Title:
Exploring the Optimal Duration of a Group-based Online Behavioral Weight Loss Program
Sponsor:
University of Vermont
Organization:
University of Vermont
Study Overview
Official Title:
Exploring the Optimal Duration of a Group-based Online Behavioral Weight Loss Program
Status:
WITHDRAWN
Status Verified Date:
2020-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
COVID-19 Recruitment never began
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This online pilot weight loss study will explore the feasibility of recruiting individuals to an established online behavioral weight loss program of varying duration 4 months vs 6 months We will compare 6-month weight losses between the two programs of shorter and longer duration respectively and obtain data to characterize weight maintenance experiences and retention Both groups will receive the same intervention the only difference is the number of weeks the group will meet Both groups will complete follow ups at 2 4 6 and 12 months 12 months after the study begins
Detailed Description:
Obesity presents a vexing public health challenge Effective behavioral weight control treatments are available loss and projections show these interventions could have a significant impact on overall population health if the interventions were more broadly available Internet delivery of behavioral lifestyle interventions has potential for broad reach and is thus an attractive option although average weight losses tend to be lower than in a comparable behavioral program delivered in-person Nonetheless internet-delivered group behavioral weight control programs which incorporate synchronous chat group sessions can produce an average of 5 weight loss with almost a quarter of participants losing at least 10 of their body weight at 6-months and thus offer weight losses which are clinically significant Online programs are more cost effective than in-person delivery of the same program but efforts to optimize the delivery of online programs to achieve the best weight outcomes balanced against delivery cost are in their infancy The current feasibility study seeks to explore critical elements to allow testing of whether a moderate dose program 16 online weekly video chat sessions can produce weight losses comparable to the higher dose 24 weekly video chat sessions internet-delivered behavioral weight loss program which is the established standard which we have demonstrated effective in the past This pilot study will provide proof-of-concept to determine whether the approach is promising and if it is feasible to conduct The pilot will explore the feasibility of recruiting individuals to weight loss programs of varying duration 4 months vs 6 months refine our ability to deliver the 16-session program compare 6-month weight losses between the two programs of shorter and longer duration respectively and obtain data to characterize weight maintenance experiences and retention over the 12-month study period
Up to 80 individuals will be randomized into an online behavioral weight loss program lasting 4 months or 6 months Individuals will meet weekly for one hour in a synchronous chat session with an experienced behavioral weight control counselor Participants will be followed over 12 months from study start
Up to 80 individuals will be randomized into an online behavioral weight loss program lasting 4 months or 6 months Individuals will meet weekly for one hour in a synchronous chat session with an experienced behavioral weight control counselor Participants will be followed over 12 months from study start
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None