Physical Activity & Education for Obesity

Overseen By Jacob Kariuki, PhD, NP

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Emory University

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, CVD, T2D, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 12 weeks

54 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests the PATH program, which offers online exercise routines featuring relatable individuals. It targets people with obesity who face barriers to physical activity. By showing similar people succeeding in exercise, the program aims to motivate participants and improve their health.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jacob Kariuki, PhD, NP

Principal Investigator

Emory University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults over 18 with obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m2) who don't meet physical activity guidelines and have regular internet access. It's not for pregnant individuals, those in health-related litigation, or people needing supervised exercise due to conditions like stroke or diabetes.

Inclusion Criteria

You don't follow the recommended amount of exercise each week.

You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

You need to be able to use the Internet regularly.

Exclusion Criteria

I am not involved in any health-related lawsuits and do not need supervised physical activity.

I have a history of stroke or brain blood flow problems.

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in the PATH intervention, which includes walking, dance, and abdominal core workouts

12 weeks

Self-directed with virtual check-ins

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in adipocytokines and other health markers

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• PATH Intervention

Trial Overview The study tests a program called PATH which uses peers similar in body size and fitness to encourage physical activities like walking, dancing, and toning exercises. Participants will also receive dietary education and use a physical activity tracker.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: PATH Intervention Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Insufficiently active adults with obesity will be assigned to the PATH intervention.

Group II: Control Group Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Insufficiently active adults with obesity will be assigned to the attention control group.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Emory University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,735

Recruited

2,605,000+

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

Collaborator

Trials

2,513

Recruited

4,366,000+

American Diabetes Association

Collaborator

Trials

148

Recruited

102,000+

Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research

Collaborator

Trials

5

Recruited

200+