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.
For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.
Eligibility Criteria
- * 18 years or older
- * BMI ≥27 kg/m²
- * Own a bodyweight scale that they can weigh themselves with during the study
- * Willing and able to comply with study protocol
- * Capable of providing informed consent
- * Able to read and write in English
- * Willing to be randomized
- * Willing to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement
- * Pregnant, lactating, or plans to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- * Previous bariatric surgery or planned bariatric surgery during the study period
- * Major surgery within the past 6 months or plans to have surgery during the study period
- * Participation in the previous 3 months or current participation in a structured behavioral weight loss program
- * Participation in another structured weight loss program during the study period (i.e., the next 3 months)
- * Communication needs that would render them unable to understand the study and/or intervention materials
- * Current or previous history of anorexia or bulimia nervosa
- * Engagement with vomiting or laxative use within the last 28 days with the aim of controlling their shape or weight
- * Currently taking anti-obesity medications, planning to take anti-obesity medications in the next 6 months, or previously taken anti-obesity medications in the previous 3 months
- * Weight loss of ≥ 5 kg (11 lb) in the previous 6 months
- * Self-reported diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, or psychosis
- * Participants who are involved in any other research studies at this time
- * Untreated thyroid disease or any changes (type or dose) in thyroid medication in last 6 months
- * Chronic/inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders (irritable bowel syndrome is acceptable)
- * History of heart problems (e.g., angina, bypass surgery, myocardial infarction, etc.) within previous 6 months
- * Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- * Presence of implanted cardiac defibrillator or pacemaker
- * History of cancer within past 5 years or current treatment for cancer
- * Hospitalization for psychiatric disorders during the last 12 months
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years to
Sexes Eligible for Study
ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No