Study Details
Testing a Weight Loss Program
(IRB#: IRB_00188990)
People who log what they eat and weigh regularly tend to lose more weight and keep it off. This study wants to see if providing personalized payments for losing weight and logging food in an app motivates people to do these things regularly, while receiving weight management instruction from a registered dietitian. People in the study will complete surveys and weigh themselves at least 2 days a week on a provided scale. People will track what they eat and drink using a Fitbit app at least 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Once this phase is completed, people will attend 13 one-hour weight loss group classes, review videos on their own, and complete 2 virtual visits over 6 months, while continuing to weigh regularly and log food. People will also receive 3 to 5 text messages per week with study information.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Volunteers with special conditions
- From Home
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: From Home
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 18 years and older
- Have a specific Body Mass Index
- Have a smart phone and able to download and use diet tracking app
- Be able to connect to a video conference call on a device with a camera and microphone
- Physical ability to stand on a scale without support
Exclusion Criteria
- Weight loss of at least 10 pounds the month before participation
- Weigh more than 420 pounds
- Currently enrolled in another study or program focusing on lifestyle change that could affect weight
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- New user of weight loss medication (last 6 months)
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00188990
PI: Corrine Voils
Department: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Approval Date: 2025-08-13 06:00:00
Study Categories: Weight Loss Studies
Specialties: Epidemiology
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