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Digital Health Weight Loss Strategies for Weight Loss

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Michele L Patel, PhD
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will examine three tracking strategies for weight loss delivered through digital health tools to see which combination is most effective.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18+ with a BMI of 25.0 to 45.0 kg/m^2, owning a smartphone and willing to use an app for weight loss are eligible. They must speak English, have email access, and be interested in losing weight through behavioral strategies without using weight loss medications or having had bariatric surgery.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing three digital self-monitoring methods for weight loss: tracking diet, steps, and body weight over six months. Participants will receive core treatment remotely and may also get an orientation video to see if it helps with staying in the study.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a non-medical intervention focusing on behavior changes through digital tools, there aren't typical side effects like those seen with medication; however, participants might experience fatigue or stress from regular self-monitoring.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Body weight change from baseline to 6 months
Secondary outcome measures
BMI change from baseline to 6 months
Body weight from baseline to 1 month
Body weight from baseline to 3 months
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Trial Design

8Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Condition 8Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Core + Track Weight + Track Steps + Track Diet
Group II: Condition 7Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Core + Track Steps + Track Diet
Group III: Condition 6Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Core + Track Weight + Track Diet
Group IV: Condition 5Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Core + Track Weight + Track Steps
Group V: Condition 4Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Core + Track Diet
Group VI: Condition 3Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Core + Track Steps
Group VII: Condition 2Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Core + Track Weight
Group VIII: Condition 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Core Only

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,395 Previous Clinical Trials
17,341,179 Total Patients Enrolled
12 Trials studying Weight Loss
1,722 Patients Enrolled for Weight Loss
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH
2,359 Previous Clinical Trials
4,314,416 Total Patients Enrolled
101 Trials studying Weight Loss
18,832 Patients Enrolled for Weight Loss
Michele L Patel, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorStanford University

Media Library

Core behavioral weight loss intervention Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05249465 — N/A
Weight Loss Research Study Groups: Condition 5, Condition 7, Condition 6, Condition 2, Condition 3, Condition 1, Condition 4, Condition 8
Weight Loss Clinical Trial 2023: Core behavioral weight loss intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05249465 — N/A
Core behavioral weight loss intervention 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05249465 — N/A
Weight Loss Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05249465 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does this clinical trial currently have open enrollment?

"According to records on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is not presently accepting new participants - the initial post was made April 1st 2023 and it was last updated October 6th 2022. Nevertheless, 1352 other trials are currently taking in patients."

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What is the ultimate aim of this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial, with assessments occurring between the baseline and 6 month check-in points, will measure bodyweight. Secondary objectives encompass physical activity (change in PA from initial to follow-up), correlation of self-monitoring engagement and weight loss, as well as percentage completion for action plans read, feedback emails seen, and behavioural lessons reviewed."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Oregon
Florida
California
How old are they?
65+
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
What site did they apply to?
Stanford University School of Medicine

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I’ve been interested in ACT for awhile now, but haven’t ever tried it. I am trying to lose weight and anything that can help would be greatly appreciated.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~117 spots leftby Jun 2025