Elements Vital to Treat Obesity Study

Description

The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the first rigorously optimized, remotely delivered treatment for obesity against the current gold standard treatment in a head-to-head randomized controlled trial. The investigators will be comparing the previously developed and optimized behavioral weight loss intervention (APP) to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), to evaluate program weight-loss success and cost-effectiveness.

Conditions

Obesity

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Study overview

The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the first rigorously optimized, remotely delivered treatment for obesity against the current gold standard treatment in a head-to-head randomized controlled trial. The investigators will be comparing the previously developed and optimized behavioral weight loss intervention (APP) to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), to evaluate program weight-loss success and cost-effectiveness.

Evaluating the EVO Treatment Optimized for Resource Constraints: Elements Vital to Treat Obesity.

Elements Vital to Treat Obesity Study

Condition
Obesity
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Chicago

Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * BMI 30-45
  • * Weight stable
  • * Own a Smartphone and be willing to install our Smartphone app
  • * Willing to conduct video conference calls with study staff
  • * Enrolled in any formal weight loss program
  • * Taking anti-obesity medications
  • * Not taking medications that may cause weight gain
  • * Unstable medical conditions
  • * Diabetes requiring insulin supplementation
  • * Crohn's Disease
  • * Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea requiring intervention (i.e., CPAP)
  • * Assistive devices for mobility
  • * Hospitalizations for a psychiatric disorder within the past 5 years
  • * Cardiovascular disease symptoms while performing moderate intensity exercise
  • * Pregnancy, trying to get pregnant, or lactating.
  • * Bulimia or binge eating disorder
  • * Reports of active suicidal ideation
  • * Current substance abuse or dependence besides nicotine dependence

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Northwestern University,

Angela Pfammatter, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Northwestern University

Study Record Dates

2027-06-30