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Smartphone App vs. Diabetes Prevention Program for Obesity (EVO Trial)
EVO Trial Summary
This trial will compare a new weight-loss program to the current gold standard to see which is more effective and cost-efficient.
EVO Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowEVO Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.EVO Trial Design
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- I am willing to do video calls with the study team.I am currently taking medication for weight loss.You have a medical condition that is not well-controlled or keeps changing.I have Crohn's Disease.I have sleep apnea and need treatment like CPAP.I have thoughts of harming myself.I am willing to do video calls with the study team.I own a smartphone and agree to install the required app.You are currently addicted to or regularly use drugs (excluding nicotine).I need insulin for my diabetes.I experience heart problems when doing moderate exercise.Your weight has remained consistent.Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 45.Your weight has been consistent and not changing.I own a smartphone and agree to install the required app.I have not been hospitalized for a mental health issue in the last 5 years.You have a condition called bulimia or binge eating disorder.My BMI is between 30 and 45.I am not on medications that can cause weight gain.I use devices like canes or walkers to help me move around.
- Group 1: Smartphone App Participants (APP)
- Group 2: Diabetes Prevention Program Participants (DPP)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I meet the necessary criteria for participation within this research study?
"The research group is accepting applications from 524 individuals with obesity within the age range of 18-70. In order to qualify, a patient must have a BMI that falls between 30 and 45, be at their current weight for 6 months prior, possess access to modern technology such as smartphone and its applicable apps, plus agree to partaking in video call meetings with study staff members."
How extensive is the patient sample for this clinical investigation?
"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov alludes to this medical trial actively seeking participants. The study was first posted in March 2021 and most recently edited in May 2022; it is searching for 524 patients from 1 site."
Is enrollment currently open for this research investigation?
"According to the public records on clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is currently seeking participants. It was initially posted in March of 2021 and underwent an edit as recently as May 4th 2022."
Is eligibility for this clinical experiment limited to individuals 85 and younger?
"This research project seeks participants aged between 18 and 70, with 202 studies for minors and 596 trials targeting seniors."
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- < 1 Day
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Most responsive sites:
- Northwestern University: < 24 hours
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