Weight Loss Incentives for Obesity

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen ByLisa Cadmus-Bertram, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study involves an evaluation of whether providing small incentives weekly for dietary self-monitoring and/or weight loss improves short- and long-term weight loss. Participants can expect to be on study for 18 months.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with obesity who want to lose weight. They must be able to stand unassisted, have a BMI of 30 or higher, speak and read English, own a smartphone with data and texting plans, have reliable internet access, and commit to attending study visits over an 18-month period.

Inclusion Criteria

E-mail address

Possess smart phone with data and texting plan

Able to speak and read English

+10 more

Exclusion Criteria

Weight >380 lb

I have not had unstable heart disease in the last 6 months.

I am not taking high doses of certain water pills except for potassium-sparing ones.

+14 more

Participant Groups

The study tests if small weekly incentives can boost dietary self-monitoring and weight loss effectiveness. Participants will use apps like MyFitnessPal and Fitbit daily while receiving these incentives for their progress over the course of the trial.

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Weight lossExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Weekly incentives for weight loss

Group II: Dietary self-monitoringExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Weekly incentives for dietary self-monitoring

Group III: CombinedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Weekly incentives for dietary self-monitoring and weight loss

Group IV: ControlActive Control1 Intervention