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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
36 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-01-31
2017-02-28
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Standard
Participants will receive an evidence-based behavioral weight control program focused on physical activity and reducing caloric intake. They will be provided with a Fitbit Zip and digital body weight scale for self-monitoring of physical activity and body weight, respectively. They will track caloric intake via the MyFitnessPal smartphone application. They will have access to a study website and attend weekly, in-person group counseling sessions.
Standard
Participants will receive an evidence-based behavioral weight control program focused on physical activity and reducing caloric intake. They will be provided with a Fitbit Zip and digital body weight scale for self-monitoring of physical activity and body weight, respectively.They will track caloric intake via the MyFitnessPal smartphone application. They will have access to a study website and attend weekly, in-person group counseling sessions.
Fitbit Zip
Digital body weight scale
Social support-enhanced
Participants will receive the same intervention components as the Standard group, as well as two extra Fitbit Zips and digital body weight scales to share with up to two persons in their social circle who will be invited to serve as their support partners.
Social support-enhanced
Participants will receive the same intervention components as the Standard group.Participants will also be provided with two extra Fitbit Zips and digital body weight scales to share with up to two persons in their social circle who will be invited to serve as their support partners.
Fitbit Zip
Digital body weight scale
Interventions
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Standard
Participants will receive an evidence-based behavioral weight control program focused on physical activity and reducing caloric intake. They will be provided with a Fitbit Zip and digital body weight scale for self-monitoring of physical activity and body weight, respectively.They will track caloric intake via the MyFitnessPal smartphone application. They will have access to a study website and attend weekly, in-person group counseling sessions.
Social support-enhanced
Participants will receive the same intervention components as the Standard group.Participants will also be provided with two extra Fitbit Zips and digital body weight scales to share with up to two persons in their social circle who will be invited to serve as their support partners.
Fitbit Zip
Digital body weight scale
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age 18 years or older
* Access to a computer with an Internet connection
* Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)
* Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups
* Only one member of the same household eligible to participate
Exclusion Criteria
* Been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
* Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity
* History of major medical or psychiatric conditions
* Recent changes in medication known to affect weight
* Schedule that would prohibit or restrict attendance at a designated time for weekly in- person group meetings
* Currently participating in a weight management program
* Currently on medication that might affect weight loss
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of South Carolina
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Courtney Monroe, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of South Carolina
Locations
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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1205
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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