Feedback Messages for Weight Loss
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to learn how to identify the most effective ways to provide weekly feedback on participants' progress toward intervention goals during a weight loss program.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Becca Krukowski, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Virginia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Reinforcement + Areas for Change
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants in this study will complete a 60-minute "Weight Loss 101" session and use study-provided tools to record their daily food intake, physical activity, and weight. After a one-week run-in period, they will begin receiving weekly feedback messages. The content and emphasis of these messages will differ between 2 conditions: positive reinforcement vs. positive reinforcement + areas for change.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Virginia
Lead Sponsor
University of Florida
Collaborator
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Collaborator
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