Digital Intervention for Obesity
(DIRECTION Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Body weight, diet quality, physical activity, stress, sleep and alcohol use will be evaluated in a sample of 180 Albertans with excess body weight. Participants will be randomized into the following two groups; active control arm (access to a preventative self-care web-based platform for 16 weeks) vs. intervention arm (access to a preventative self-care web-based platform for 16 weeks plus health professional guidance and supervision).
Who Is on the Research Team?
Carla Prado, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Alberta
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Albertans aged 40-65 with a BMI of 30-35, seeking weight loss and able to exercise safely. Participants must have internet-capable cell phones, speak English, and be available for video calls on evenings/weekends. They should not have significant medical conditions or history of bariatric surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants use a web-based wellness platform for 16 weeks, with one group receiving additional weekly group video conferencing sessions with healthcare professionals
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in body weight, diet quality, physical activity, stress, sleep, and alcohol use
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- My Viva Plan
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Alberta
Lead Sponsor