The Comparison of a Technology-Based System and an In-Person Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention

August 4, 2015 updated by: John M. Jakicic, PhD
The primary aim of this study is to compare the changes in body weight between a technology-based system, an in-person behavioral weight loss intervention, and a combination of both during a 12 month behavioral weight loss intervention in adults. Sedentary, healthy overweight and obese adults will be recruited to participate. Assessments will be conducted at 0, 6, and 12 months. This is a randomized trial in which participants will be randomized to one of three groups: standard behavioral weight loss (SBWL), standard behavioral weight loss plus technology (SBWL+TECH), and technology alone alone (TECH).

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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51

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260
        • University of Pittsburgh

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ages of 21-55 years
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 25-39.9 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently pregnant, pregnant in the last 6 months, or plan on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months.
  • Currently participating in regular exercise for over 60 minutes/week.
  • Taking any medications that affect body weight or metabolism (e.g. synthroid).
  • Have any physical limitations that would prevent exercise.
  • Currently being treated for coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or cancer.
  • Have a history of myocardial infarction or other heart-related surgeries.
  • Have a resting systolic blood pressure > 150 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of > 100 mmHg or currently taking any medications that affect blood pressure or heart rate (e.g. beta blockers).
  • Currently enrolled in a commercial weight loss program, participating in another weight loss study, or in a weight loss study in the last 12 months.
  • Have lost > 5% of current body weight in the past 6 months.
  • Currently being treated for any psychological problems or taking any psychotropic medication.
  • Currently do not have access to a computer and the Internet that can be used for this study. This requires a PC computer, the ability to load software for the technology system, an existing internet connection provided by the participant, and a dedicated USB port to allow the armband from the technology system to be connected to the computer for the download of information.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Standard weight loss intervention
Behavioral: Standard weight loss intervention
In-person weight loss sessions, dietary intake prescription of 1200-1500 kcal per day, exercise progressing to 300 minutes per week.
Experimental: Standard weight loss intervention plus technology
Behavioral: Standard weight loss intervention plus technology
In-person weight loss sessions, dietary intake prescription of 1200-1500 kcal per day, exercise progressing to 300 minutes per week, plus technology to provide real-time feedback on energy expenditure, plus a website to log dietary intake.
Experimental: Technology only
Behavioral: Technology only
One intervention telephone call per month, dietary intake prescription of 1200-1500 kcal per day, exercise progressing to 300 minutes per week, plus technology to provide real-time feedback on energy expenditure, plus a website to log dietary intake.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
weight
Time Frame: change from 0 to 6 months
Body weight will be assessed on a digital scale to assess change in body weight over the intervention period.
change from 0 to 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
cardiorespiratory fitness
Time Frame: 0, 6, 12, months
A graded exercise test on a treadmill along with indirect calorimetry will be used to measure cardiorespiratory fitness. This will provide a measure of oxygen consumption and metabolic equivalents of work at the time of test termination.
0, 6, 12, months
body composition
Time Frame: 0, 6, 12 months
Body composition will be assessed using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). This will provide a measure of lean body mass, fat mass, bone mineral content, and percent body fat.
0, 6, 12 months
physical activity
Time Frame: 0, 6, 12 months
A questionnaire and a portable device worn on the upper arm will be used to measure and quantify energy expenditure from physical activity.
0, 6, 12 months
dietary intake
Time Frame: 0, 6, 12 months
A questionnaire will be used to assess self-reported food intake. This will be used to estimate calories, dietary fat, protein, and carbohydrates consumed.
0, 6, 12 months
psychosocial and behavioral measures
Time Frame: 0, 6, 12 months
Questionnaires will be used to assess self-efficacy for weight loss and physical activity, barriers to physical activity and weight loss, expected outcomes resulting from physical activity and weight loss, perceived body image, depressive symptomotology, weight history, dietary disinhibition and restraint, and behaviors typically related to weight loss (e.g., self-weighing, meal planning, etc.).
0, 6, 12 months
Weight change
Time Frame: weight at 0, 6, and 12 months
Body weight measured on a digital scale
weight at 0, 6, and 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
John M. Jakicic, PhD

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Study Director: Steve Verba, MS, University of Pittsburgh

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention to collect final data for the primary outcome measure. Whether the clinical study ended according to the protocol or was terminated does not affect this date. For clinical studies with more than one primary outcome measure with different completion dates, this term refers to the date on which data collection is completed for all the primary outcome measures. The "anticipated" primary completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the primary completion date for the study.
September 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
September 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 25, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 28, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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June 2, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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August 5, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 4, 2015

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • PRO09040121

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