Optimizing Self-Monitoring Feedback Delivery for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences

About this trial

The purpose of this research study is to learn how to best provide weekly feedback on individual progress toward intervention goals during a weight loss program.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age greater than or equal to 18 years

BMI greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m2

Weight less than or equal to 175 kg (due to scale limit)

Own a smartphone compatible with Fitbit (e.g., an Apple iPhone running iOS 16.4 or higher or Android smartphone running Android 11 or higher) with a cellular and data plan

Disqualifiers

Weight greater than 175 kg (due to a weight limit of the study-provided scale)

Smartphone device owned deemed incompatible with the Fitbit App

History of bariatric surgery or plans to obtain bariatric surgery during the study period

Current use of weight loss medications, or use of weight loss medications in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Feedback on Calorie Goal Attainment
  • Feedback on Dietary Quality
  • Feedback on Physical Activity Goal Attainment
  • Goal Setting Prompt

Treatment groups

300 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Collaborator

University of Virginia

Collaborator

University of Florida

Collaborator