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Behavioral Intervention

Behavioral Economics mHealth for Obesity (RISE Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Tricia Leahey, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Connecticut

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age between 18-75

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of rest or activity, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Report being unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test whether a weight-loss intervention using behavioral economics principles can help adults from economically disadvantaged backgrounds lose weight.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with a BMI of 25-55 who are from low-income backgrounds and willing to use their smartphone for the study. It's not for those currently in weight loss treatment, with recent significant weight loss, bariatric surgery history, pregnancy plans within a year, certain medical or heart conditions, insulin-treated diabetes, or inability to walk short distances.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a behavioral economics-based mobile health intervention (BE mHealth) is more effective at supporting healthy eating and exercise habits than a standard mobile health approach (mHealth) among economically disadvantaged adults aiming to lose weight.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on lifestyle interventions through mobile apps rather than medications or invasive procedures, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues like muscle soreness or fatigue but are generally minimal compared to drug trials.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 18 and 75 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have heart issues, chest pain during rest or activity, or have fainted.

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I can't walk 2 blocks without stopping.

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I have diabetes and am taking insulin.

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I am between 18 and 75 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Weight

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Behavioral Economics intervention (BE mHealth)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention delivered primarily via mobile phone (mHealth) that includes behavioral economics components.

Group II: Standard mHealth intervention (mHealth)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention delivered primarily via mobile phone (mHealth).

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met