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Behavioural Intervention

SWITCH tracking healthy nutrients for Obesity (SWITCH Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Brie Turner-McGrievy, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
BMI between 25 - 49.9 kg/m2
Age between 18 and 64 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

SWITCH Trial Summary

This trial aims to study how a 12-week program delivered through the internet can help adults with overweight/obesity adopt healthier eating habits and lose weight. The program focuses on helping participants understand the factors

Who is the study for?
The SWITCH Diets Study is for adults with overweight or obesity who are looking to adopt a healthier diet and lose weight. Participants should be interested in using an app to track their daily food intake and learn about healthy eating through weekly modules.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This study tests the effectiveness of the SWITCH app, which includes self-regulation features for dietary tracking and visual feedback. It also provides learning modules aimed at supporting healthy eating habits over a 12-week period.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves dietary changes and self-monitoring via an app, side effects may include discomfort from lifestyle adjustments. However, no medical side effects are expected from using the app itself.

SWITCH Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My BMI is between 25 and 49.9.
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I am between 18 and 64 years old.
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I am overweight and have two other risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

SWITCH Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in Healthy Eating Index
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Body weight

SWITCH Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SWITCH tracking healthy nutrientsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants allocated to this group will be given goals to reach a recommended daily intake of nutrients in which US adults tend to not consume enough. Recommended amounts will be based off of age and sex, in line with the US Dietary Guidelines.
Group II: standard SWITCH appActive Control2 Interventions
Participants in this group will be given goals to reduce intake of nutrients in which US adults tend to consume too much. Personalized daily intake goals for nutrients will be based on age, weight, sex, and the US Dietary Guidelines.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
213 Previous Clinical Trials
121,156 Total Patients Enrolled
31 Trials studying Obesity
8,906 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Brie Turner-McGrievy, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of South Carolina
2 Previous Clinical Trials
12 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Obesity
12 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
~67 spots leftby Dec 2024
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