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Behavioural Intervention

System Identification for Obesity

Phase 2

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

English language fluent and literate at the 6th grade level

Able to walk 2 city blocks without stopping

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up every day during the 52-week system identification experiment

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Study Summary

This trial aims to use a mathematical model based on control systems engineering to predict weight change during weight loss maintenance. Participants will undergo a 6-month weight loss program and those who lose at least 3

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who are obese and have successfully lost at least 3% of their initial body weight. Participants should be willing to use a smartphone daily for surveys and passive sensing over a period of 12 months.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests interventions aimed at maintaining weight loss by focusing on physical activity, sleep, stress, emotion regulation, motivation, self-efficacy, and eating habits. It uses control systems engineering to predict when someone might regain weight.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve behavioral changes rather than medication or surgery, side effects may include psychological discomfort from lifestyle adjustments or stress from adherence to new routines.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can read and speak English at a 6th grade level or higher.

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I can walk 2 city blocks without needing to stop.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ every day during the 52-week system identification experiment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~every day during the 52-week system identification experiment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and every day during the 52-week system identification experiment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Weight change

Secondary outcome measures

Affect

Dietary Lapse

Dysregulated Eating

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: System IdentificationExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

All participants who lose at least 3% of their initial body weight will be asked to participate in a system identification experiment every day for 52 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH

2,359 Previous Clinical Trials

4,314,412 Total Patients Enrolled

447 Trials studying Obesity

588,938 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

The Miriam HospitalLead Sponsor

238 Previous Clinical Trials

37,295 Total Patients Enrolled

76 Trials studying Obesity

15,140 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the overall count of individuals actively participating in this medical study?

"Affirmative, details on clinicaltrials.gov confirm the ongoing recruitment for subjects in this research. The trial was initially listed on February 12th, 2024 and last revised on January 29th, 2024. It aims to enroll 180 participants at a single site."

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Are patients currently able to enroll in this ongoing medical study?

"Indeed, information available on clinicaltrials.gov underscores the active recruitment phase of this trial. Initially disclosed on February 12th, 2024, and last revised on January 29th, 2024. The study aims to enroll a total of 180 participants from one designated site."

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Is there an age limit for potential participants under 75 years old in this study?

"To be considered for this research study, individuals aged between 18 and 70 are eligible. It's worth noting that there are separate trials available for participants younger than 18 years old (60 studies) as well as those older than 65 (348 studies)."

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What are the safety considerations of utilizing System Identification in individuals?

"Our team at Power has assigned a safety rating of 2 to System Identification on a scale from 1 to 3. This assessment is based on the fact that this trial belongs to Phase 2, indicating existing data supporting safety measures but lacking evidence regarding efficacy."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Control Systems Engineering for Weight Loss Maintenance

2024. "Control Systems Engineering for Weight Loss Maintenance". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06244888.

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