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Virtual Weight Management Program for Obesity
N/A
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Research Sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to test the EMPOWER online weight loss program for adults with obesity in rural Illinois. The program includes educational sessions, a meal planning app, and nutrition coach check-ins to help participants make healthier choices and track their progress.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 living in specific rural counties of Illinois who are not pregnant or lactating, willing to weigh themselves daily for two years, and have a BMI indicating they are overweight. Participants must be fluent in English, able to access Wi-Fi weekly, and committed to losing at least 20 pounds.
What is being tested?
The EMPOWER study tests a virtual weight management program designed for rural adults with obesity. It involves dietary changes and lifestyle modifications delivered online, aiming to help participants lose weight and maintain it.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention focuses on diet and lifestyle changes rather than medication or surgery, side effects may include typical reactions to dieting such as hunger pangs, mood swings, fatigue during adjustment periods or potential nutrient deficiencies if not monitored properly.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 2 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Acceptability
Completion of eText
Completion of study measures
+2 moreSecondary study objectives
Dietary Habits - fiber density
Dietary habits - protein density
Weight loss
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Weight Management InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
During a 12-month period, participants will attend a total of 22 diet improvement sessions, each of which will last approximately 45-minutes. Twelve sessions will be held in the first 5 months and will be focused on safe and efficient weight loss. The participants will learn to create a personalized weight loss diet from their kitchen based on their diet practice and food preference. The next 10 sessions will be held in the last 7 months and will be focused on weight maintenance and healthy eating. The participants will build skills to select foods and create meals that prevent them from overeating. Participants will be followed by daily self-weighing for 1 year after intervention.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Weight Management Intervention
2022
N/A
~60
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignLead Sponsor
198 Previous Clinical Trials
38,499 Total Patients Enrolled
22 Trials studying Obesity
2,474 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a working email address.I am either younger than 18 or older than 75.I have not been able to weigh myself every day.I am willing to lose 20 lb. or more and keep it off for a year.My BMI is in the underweight to normal range.I have had or am planning to have weight loss surgery within a year.I am between 18 and 75 years old.I will weigh myself daily for two years.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Weight Management Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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