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Behavioral Intervention

Sensor-Based Interventions for Obesity

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Diagnosed diabetes (type 1 and 2)
Diagnosed eating disorder
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up daily average computed for the 7-day observation period and each 7-day intervention period
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Summary

This trial aims to see if a device called Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) worn on eyeglasses, along with a smartphone, can help change eating habits. Participants will wear the device for

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals struggling with obesity who are willing to use a sensor device on eyeglasses and a smartphone app. Participants will be observed for one week without intervention, followed by two weeks of testing eating behavior interventions.
What is being tested?
The study tests if the Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) combined with smartphone messages can help people eat less and slow down their eating. The AIM tracks eating habits, and based on this data, personalized messages aim to modify behavior over two weeks.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves behavioral interventions rather than medication, side effects may include discomfort from wearing the device or psychological impacts from changing eating behaviors.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been diagnosed with diabetes.
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I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.
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I have had weight loss surgery in the past.
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I have trouble chewing or swallowing.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~daily average computed for the 7-day observation period and each 7-day intervention period
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and daily average computed for the 7-day observation period and each 7-day intervention period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Total energy intake
Secondary study objectives
Energy intake per eating occasion
Rate of eating per eating occasion

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Just-in-time Adaptive InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
A sensor device called an Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) will be worn on eyeglasses to monitor eating. Information from the device will be used to send messages to a smartphone to change eating behavior.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Miriam HospitalLead Sponsor
243 Previous Clinical Trials
37,617 Total Patients Enrolled
76 Trials studying Obesity
15,096 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
~60 spots leftby Jul 2025
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