Weight Loss Incentives for Obesity

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byCorrine I Voils, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This study involves an evaluation of whether providing small incentives weekly for dietary self-monitoring and/or weight loss improves short- and long-term weight loss. Participants can expect to be on study for 18 months.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with obesity who want to lose weight. They must be able to stand unassisted, have a BMI of 30 or higher, speak and read English, own a smartphone with data and texting plans, have reliable internet access, and commit to attending study visits over an 18-month period.

Inclusion Criteria

I can stand on my own for weight checks.

Exclusion Criteria

I have not had unstable heart disease in the last 6 months.

I am not taking high doses of certain water pills except for potassium-sparing ones.

I have lost 5 lbs or more in the last month.

My kidney function is severely reduced.

I have difficulty hearing.

I cannot do mild or moderate exercise due to pain, fainting, or another condition.

I have had or plan to have weight loss surgery during the study.

I have had fluid removed from my abdomen before.

I am currently taking medication to lose weight.

I have not been treated for cancer (other than skin cancer) in the last 6 months.

I use insulin or certain diabetes medications.

I experience chest pain or shortness of breath when I exert myself.

Treatment Details

The study tests if small weekly incentives can boost dietary self-monitoring and weight loss effectiveness. Participants will use apps like MyFitnessPal and Fitbit daily while receiving these incentives for their progress over the course of the trial.

4Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Weight lossExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Weekly incentives for weight loss

Group II: Dietary self-monitoringExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Weekly incentives for dietary self-monitoring

Group III: CombinedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Weekly incentives for dietary self-monitoring and weight loss

Group IV: ControlActive Control1 Intervention