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Comparison of Weight Loss Programs for Individuals With Severe Obesity

NCT01330329 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 29

Last updated 2012-04-20

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a technology-based system (the Body Media FIT system) for enhancing weight loss in severely obese individuals (BMI: ≥ 40 kg/m2). The investigators will compare two 6-month interventions: 1) a standard behavioral weight loss program (SBT) and 2) a standard behavioral weight loss program plus the use of the Body Media FIT system (SBT+FIT). The Body Media® FIT system is a novel weight loss tool consisting of an armband that measures energy expenditure, a digital display watch that provides "real time" physical activity and energy expenditure feedback, and access to a system website which allows individuals to track their food intake and set exercise and dietary goals. We will examine differences in physical activity, weight loss, and program adherence between groups.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Standard behavioral treatment

Participants receive a standard behavioral weight loss program similar to that used in other large trials such as Look AHEAD and the Diabetes Prevention Program. Individuals will come to weekly group meetings for 6-months and will be instructed to reduce caloric intake, increase physical activity, and self-monitor their weight, eating, and exercise behaviors.

BEHAVIORAL

SBT + technology system (SBT+FIT)

Participants will receive a standard behavioral weight loss program and will also be asked to use the Body Media FIT system as part of their weight loss intervention. Individuals will come to weekly group meetings for 6-months and will be instructed to reduce caloric intake, increase physical activity, and self-monitor their weight, eating, and exercise behaviors. Participants in this group will also wear an armband that measures energy expenditure and they will log their food intake on the internet.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Miriam Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Rena Wing, PhD · The Miriam Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-03-31
Primary Completion
2011-10-31
Completion
2011-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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