Recruiting and Retaining Young Adults in Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment (SPARKRVA)

December 16, 2014 updated by: Virginia Commonwealth University
A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds. Specifically, participants will be randomized to one of three arms; all arms will receive a 12-week behavioral weight loss intervention, including identical dietary, physical activity, and weight loss prescriptions.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds. Specifically, participants will be randomized to one of three arms; all arms will receive a 12-week behavioral weight loss intervention, including identical dietary, physical activity, and weight loss prescriptions. Behavioral goals / prescriptions will be the same, and basic content delivered will also be the same; only the format by which the intervention is delivered will differ among the treatment arms. A total of 45-55 participants, 18-25 years of age, with a BMI between 25 and 45 kg/m2 will be randomized to one of three groups: 1) Face-to-face brief behavioral weight loss (FBWL), 2) Web-based brief behavioral weight loss (WBWL), or 3) Web-based brief behavioral weight loss PLUS optional group sessions (WBWL Plus). Assessments will take place at 0 (baseline), 3 (post-treatment), and 6 months (follow-up).

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

52

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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
    • Virginia
      • Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298
        • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

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

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 21 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria: Between 18-25 years of age. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 45 kg/m2. Men and women will be recruited. All race and ethnic groups will be recruited.

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Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Currently receiving treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or report a history of cardiovascular disease.
  2. Other health problems which may influence the ability to walk for physical activity or be associated with unintentional weight change, including cancer treatment within the past 5 years or tuberculosis.
  3. Report a history of, or current diagnosed DSM-IV-TR eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) or any current compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise).
  4. Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate.
  5. Report a history of any psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or organic brain syndromes; report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months.
  6. Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication.
  7. Lost > 5% of body weight during the past 6 months or history of bariatric surgery.
  8. Participation in any other research study that may interfere with this study.
  9. Intend to move outside of the surrounding area within the time frame of the investigation or will be out of town / unavailable for three or more weeks during the initial intervention period.
  10. Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation.

  11. Failure to complete screening appointments.

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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: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Face to Face Behavioral Weight Loss
12-week treatment program consisting of weekly, in-person group meetings and brief, bi-weekly individual check-ins
Behavioral: Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Active Comparator: Web Based Behavioral Weight Loss
12-week treatment program consisting of an initial in-person group session (weight loss 101 and intro to website), followed by weekly web-based program and e-coaching
Behavioral: Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Active Comparator: Web Based Behavioral Weight Loss Plus Optional Group Sessions
12-week treatment program consisting of an initial in-person group session (weight loss 101 and intro to website), followed by weekly web-based program and e-coaching. Participants in this arm will also have the option to attend several experiential group sessions that will help those interested to apply the material and skills they are being taught (e.g., cooking demonstration, circuit training). *New material / content is not provided in these optional sessions, rather they are meant to serve as a place to practice applying the core content from the lessons.
Behavioral: Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adherence and Retention
Time Frame: 12 Weeks

Primary Aims Include:

  1. To determine whether it is feasible to engage and retain 18-25 year olds in a clinic-based, face-to-face BWL program, as evidenced by achieving >80% attendance at sessions and >80% retention at post-treatment assessment visits.
  2. To determine whether it is feasible to engage and retain 18-25 year-olds in a web-based BWL program, as evidenced by achieving >80% completion of reporting activities and >80% retention at post-treatment assessment visits.
  3. To determine whether engagement and retention is improved in the web-based BWL program by the addition of optional in-person sessions.
12 Weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Weight Loss
Time Frame: 3 Months
3 Months

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Satisfaction and Acceptability
Time Frame: 3 Months
We will assess satisfaction, perceived quality of the interventions, perceived relevance for young adults. Satisfaction will be measured on a likert scale. Acceptability will be measured by engagment.
3 Months
Waist Circumference
Time Frame: 3 Months
3 Months
Body Composition
Time Frame: 3 Months
3 Months
Blood Pressure
Time Frame: 3 Months
3 Months
Dietary Behaviors
Time Frame: 3 Months
3 Months
Physical Activity
Time Frame: 3 Months
3 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Collaborators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jessica G LaRose, PhD, Virginia Commonwealthy University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 11, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

June 28, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 18, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 16, 2014

Last Verified

December 1, 2014

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • HM14857
  • 5K23DK083440-06 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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