Comparison of a Technology-based System and an In-person Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention in the Severely Obese

NCT ID: NCT01537796

Last Updated: 2015-08-05

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

39 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2012-02-29

Study Completion Date

2013-07-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of an enhanced technology-based system, that involves a wearable device to measure calories burned combined with a website, in comparison to previous versions of similar technology and a standard behavioral weight loss on body weight across 6 months in obese adults.

Detailed Description

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The primary aim of this study is to compare changes in body weight between an in-person behavioral weight loss program, a technology-based system, and an enhanced version of a technology-based system during a 6 month behavioral weight loss intervention in obese adults. Additional aims will compare changes in body composition, physical activity, dietary intake, and the frequency of self-monitoring of weight loss behaviors between the 3 groups. A total of 84 sedentary, healthy obese adults (BMI: 35.0-45.0 kg/m2) between the ages of 21-55 will be recruited to participate. Assessments will be conducted at 0, 3, and 6 months and will include measurements of height, weight, body composition, blood pressure, physical activity, dietary intake, and eating behaviors. This is a randomized controlled trial in which participants will be randomized after the completion of assessments to one of three groups: standard behavioral weight loss (SBWL), BodyMedia® FIT System (FIT), and BodyMedia® FIT System with Bluetooth® enhancements (FIT-BT). Subjects in SBWL will participate in a behavioral weight loss intervention which includes weekly group sessions throughout the 6 month program. FIT and FIT-BT will not attend weekly group sessions, but will have identical intervention materials mailed each week. FIT will receive the BodyMedia® FIT System, and FIT-BT will receive the BodyMedia® FIT System with Bluetooth® enhancements to use throughout the 6 month program. FIT and FIT-BT will receive a telephone intervention call 1x per month.

Conditions

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Obesity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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In-Person weight loss

Participants will attend weekly group intervention meetings. These sessions will address barriers associated with altering physical activity participation and dietary intake. Group discussions will be facilitated by the interventionist and interactive participation will be encouraged. Participants will be provided with written materials at each meeting to supplement group discussions. Paper diaries will be provided each week to assist participants with self-monitoring of calorie and fat consumption, and physical activity minutes and intensity. Participants will return the diary to the intervention staff each week for review and constructive feedback.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

In-Person weight loss

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will attend weekly group intervention meetings. These sessions will address barriers associated with altering physical activity participation and dietary intake. Group discussions will be facilitated by the interventionist and interactive participation will be encouraged. Participants will be provided with written materials at each meeting to supplement group discussions. Paper diaries will be provided each week to assist participants with self-monitoring of calorie and fat consumption, and physical activity minutes and intensity. Participants will return the diary to the intervention staff each week for review and constructive feedback.

FIT weight loss

Intervention materials will be provided and mailed weekly to participants. Participants will be provided with the BodyMedia® FIT System that includes a wearable device to monitor physical activity and energy expenditure, a display device to provide feedback on achievement of energy expenditure and physical activity goals, and web-based software to assist with self-monitoring of dietary intake and to provide feedback on goal achievement. Participants will attend one introductory session in which a tutorial of the components of the enhanced FIT System will be provided. Participants will receive a one-hour lesson on basic guidelines of the weight loss intervention. Once per month participants will receive a scheduled 10 minute intervention telephone call with the intervention staff.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

FIT weight loss

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Intervention materials will be provided and mailed weekly to participants. Participants will be provided with the BodyMedia® FIT System that includes a wearable device to monitor physical activity and energy expenditure, a display device to provide feedback on achievement of energy expenditure and physical activity goals, and web-based software to assist with self-monitoring of dietary intake and to provide feedback on goal achievement. Participants will attend one introductory session in which a tutorial of the components of the enhanced FIT System will be provided. Participants will receive a one-hour lesson on basic guidelines of the weight loss intervention. Once per month participants will receive a scheduled 10 minute intervention telephone call with the intervention staff.

FIT-BT weight loss

Participants will be provided with intervention materials that are mailed weekly to them. Participants will be provided with the enhanced BodyMedia® FIT System that includes a wearable device with Bluetooth® technology to allow participants to receive real-time feedback on calories expended and physical activity on their smart phone. This also supports self-monitoring of dietary behaviors and body weight. Participants will attend one introductory session in which a tutorial of the components of the enhanced FIT System will be provided. Participants will also receive a one-hour lesson on basic guidelines of the weight loss intervention. Once per month participants will receive a scheduled 10 minute intervention telephone call with the intervention staff.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

FIT-BT weight loss

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will be provided with intervention materials that are mailed weekly to them. Participants will be provided with the enhanced BodyMedia® FIT System that includes a wearable device with Bluetooth® technology to allow participants to receive real-time feedback on calories expended and physical activity on their smart phone. This also supports self-monitoring of dietary behaviors and body weight. Participants will attend one introductory session in which a tutorial of the components of the enhanced FIT System will be provided. Participants will also receive a one-hour lesson on basic guidelines of the weight loss intervention. Once per month participants will receive a scheduled 10 minute intervention telephone call with the intervention staff.

Interventions

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In-Person weight loss

Participants will attend weekly group intervention meetings. These sessions will address barriers associated with altering physical activity participation and dietary intake. Group discussions will be facilitated by the interventionist and interactive participation will be encouraged. Participants will be provided with written materials at each meeting to supplement group discussions. Paper diaries will be provided each week to assist participants with self-monitoring of calorie and fat consumption, and physical activity minutes and intensity. Participants will return the diary to the intervention staff each week for review and constructive feedback.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

FIT weight loss

Intervention materials will be provided and mailed weekly to participants. Participants will be provided with the BodyMedia® FIT System that includes a wearable device to monitor physical activity and energy expenditure, a display device to provide feedback on achievement of energy expenditure and physical activity goals, and web-based software to assist with self-monitoring of dietary intake and to provide feedback on goal achievement. Participants will attend one introductory session in which a tutorial of the components of the enhanced FIT System will be provided. Participants will receive a one-hour lesson on basic guidelines of the weight loss intervention. Once per month participants will receive a scheduled 10 minute intervention telephone call with the intervention staff.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

FIT-BT weight loss

Participants will be provided with intervention materials that are mailed weekly to them. Participants will be provided with the enhanced BodyMedia® FIT System that includes a wearable device with Bluetooth® technology to allow participants to receive real-time feedback on calories expended and physical activity on their smart phone. This also supports self-monitoring of dietary behaviors and body weight. Participants will attend one introductory session in which a tutorial of the components of the enhanced FIT System will be provided. Participants will also receive a one-hour lesson on basic guidelines of the weight loss intervention. Once per month participants will receive a scheduled 10 minute intervention telephone call with the intervention staff.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 21-55 years of age
* Body mass index (BMI) between 35.0-45.0 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

* Reports not having access to a computer, access to the Internet, or the availability to download software onto a computer.
* Reports not having a smart phone device that is compatible with the BodyMedia® FIT Bluetooth® System that will be examined in this study.
* Has a physical limitation that would prevent engaging in physical activity.
* Participates in structured aerobic exercise for ≥ 60 minutes per week over the prior ≥ 3 months.
* Reports being treated for a current medical condition that could affect body weight. These may include the following: cancer; diabetes mellitus; hyperthyroidism; inadequately controlled hypothyroidism; chronic renal insufficiency; chronic liver disease; gastrointestinal disorders including ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or malabsorption syndromes, etc.
* Reports current congestive heart failure, angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, symptoms indicative of increase risk of an acute cardiovascular event, coronary artery bypass grafting or angioplasty, prior myocardial infarction, and conditions requiring anticoagulation therapy (i.e. deep vein thrombosis).
* Has a resting systolic blood pressure ≥ 150 mmHg or resting diastolic blood pressure of ≥ 100 mmHg or taking medications to control blood pressure.
* Being treated for any psychological issues (i.e., depression, bipolar disorder, etc) or taking psychotropic medications within the previous 12 months.
* Taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that affect body weight and metabolism.
* Has lost \> 5% of current body weight in the past 3 months and maintained this weight loss at the time of recruitment for this study.
* Currently participating in an exercise or weight control study, had participated in an exercise or weight control study within the previous 6 months, or a current participant in a commercial weight reduction program.
* Has undergone bariatric surgery (e.g., gastric bypass, lap-band) for weight loss.
* Currently being treated for an eating disorder.
* Currently pregnant, pregnant in the last 6 months, breast feeding in the last 3 months, lactating, to planning on becoming pregnant in the next 3 months.
* Planning on relocating outside of the greater Pittsburgh area within the next 6 months.
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Pittsburgh

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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John M. Jakicic, PhD

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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John M Jakicic, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Renee J Rogers, MS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Locations

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University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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PRO11120127

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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