Piloting Visual Chat in Internet Obesity Treatment

NCT ID: NCT03491293

Last Updated: 2018-12-06

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

32 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-03-06

Study Completion Date

2018-11-30

Brief Summary

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CHAT is an internet-based weight loss research program designed for women with overweight or obesity who want to lose weight through dietary change and increased physical activity. Participants will be randomized into a group-based online program who meet via a text chat or a video chat.

Detailed Description

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The overall goal of this project is to determine whether weight losses can be improved if visual chat and electronic smart scales are added to an established 6-month online weight loss program. The primary aim is to assess weight change differences between subjects randomized to receive an Internet program alone (with text chat; INTERNET) vs. an Internet program with visual chat and electronic scales (VIDEO INTERNET). A secondary aim is to evaluate differences in social support experienced by subjects in both conditions. Overweight and obese adults (n=40) at two study sites (UVM and the University of South Carolina) will be randomly assigned to Internet (n=20) or Video Internet (n=20). All participants will receive the same 24 week web-based group weight control program which features synchronous facilitated chats and online behavioral tools. The only difference will be the delivery of the chat (text vs. visual) and the electronic smart scales given to the VIDEO INTERNET group. Assessments will be conducted at 0, 2 and 6 months and will include measures of body weight, treatment engagement (e.g., attendance, self-monitoring, website utilization), social support and treatment satisfaction.

Conditions

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Obesity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Behavioral Weight Loss + Text chat

Internet delivery of a behavioral weight control program via text in a group format facilitated by an experienced registered dietitian. Participants will have access to study materials including behavioral weight loss lessons on the study's website. Participants will weigh themselves daily and report their weight privately (data will only be accessible by research personnel) on the study website.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Behavioral Weight Loss + Text

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will attend weekly one hour classes on line. They will type their input and responses within the chat room. They will record their calorie and fat intake daily and weigh themselves daily. Interventionists will review the diaries weekly and provide feedback to reinforce or shape new behaviors and to identify high risk situations for problem solving.

Behavioral Weight Loss + Video chat

Internet delivery of a behavioral weight control program via video in a group format facilitated by an experienced registered dietitian. Participants will have access to study materials including behavioral weight loss lessons on the study's website. Participants will be given smart scales to weigh daily, and weight will be transmitted to a secure website accessible only by research personnel.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral Weight Loss + Video

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will attend weekly one hour classes on line. They will have audio and video within the chat room, and will talk with their facilitator and classmates during their weekly meeting. They will record their calorie and fat intake daily and weigh themselves daily. Interventionists will review the diaries weekly and provide

Interventions

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Behavioral Weight Loss + Text

Participants will attend weekly one hour classes on line. They will type their input and responses within the chat room. They will record their calorie and fat intake daily and weigh themselves daily. Interventionists will review the diaries weekly and provide feedback to reinforce or shape new behaviors and to identify high risk situations for problem solving.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Behavioral Weight Loss + Video

Participants will attend weekly one hour classes on line. They will have audio and video within the chat room, and will talk with their facilitator and classmates during their weekly meeting. They will record their calorie and fat intake daily and weigh themselves daily. Interventionists will review the diaries weekly and provide

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years old
* BMI between 25 and 55
* Free of medical problems that would preclude participation in a behavioral weight reduction program containing an exercise component
* Not currently pregnant or pregnant in the previous 6 months or breastfeeding
* Must have a computer at home or work with access to the Internet
* Only one member of a household is eligible to participate
* Must successfully complete a self-monitoring diary of foods consumed for 3 days
* must be willing to share access to self monitoring information collected via My Fitness Pal by friending the CHAT research team
* Not currently on medication that might affect weight loss
* Not enrolled in another weight loss program

Exclusion Criteria

* BMI less than 25 or more than 55
* Lost 10 pounds or more in the last 6 months
* Had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months
* Ever had weight loss surgery
* Currently taking medications for weight loss
* Persons required by their doctor to follow a special diet (other than low fat)
* Plans to move from the area in the upcoming 9 months
* Schedules that make it likely someone would have difficulty attending the scheduled chat groups
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of South Carolina

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Tennessee

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Vermont

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jean R. Harvey, PhD, RD

Principal Investigator, NFS Chair, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Jean Harvey, PhD RDN

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Vermont

Delia West, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of South Carolina

Locations

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University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Site Status

Behavioral Weight Management Program/Univ of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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18-0409

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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