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WW App-Based Program for Obesity (WINS Trial)
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Led By Ana M Palacios, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Georgia Southern University
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 6-months
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WINS Trial Summary
This trial tests if an app-based weight management program can improve diet quality in adults. #health #nutrition
Who is the study for?
This trial is for U.S. adults aged 18-70 with a BMI of 27-45 who want to lose weight and are willing to use an app-based wellness program for 6 months. Participants must have Wi-Fi, a smartphone, and be English-speaking. Excluded are those with severe depression, recent major surgery or bariatric surgery, untreated thyroid disease, certain heart problems or cancers, psychiatric hospitalization within the past year, pregnancy or nicotine use.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a mobile app-based weight management program (WW) can improve diet quality over six months compared to a control group without this intervention. The participants will be randomly assigned to either the WW program or control group.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is not a drug trial but rather an intervention using an app for behavior change in diet and exercise, there may not be direct side effects like medications; however participants might experience discomfort adjusting their lifestyle.
WINS Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to 6-months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 6-months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Diet quality (Healthy Eating Index - 2015 score)
Secondary outcome measures
Achievement of 10% weight loss
Achievement of 3% weight loss
Achievement of 5% weight loss
+12 moreWINS Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Access to WW app for 6 monthsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be randomized to access the WW application for 6 months
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will be randomized to receive emails with information available from myplate.gov
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Avocado Nutrition CenterUNKNOWN
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 18 and 70 years old.I have had or plan to have bariatric surgery during the study.I have had cancer or been treated for cancer in the last 5 years.I have been diagnosed with diabetes.I am not on any appetite or weight affecting meds except SSRIs for 6+ months.I am willing to join a 6-month weight loss program and attend online meetings.My thyroid condition is stable, with no medication changes in the last 6 months.I want to lose weight.I have lost 11 pounds or more in the last 6 months.I have irritable bowel syndrome but no other chronic GI disorders.I have not had major surgery in the last 6 months.I have not been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the last year.I can't walk 1/4 mile by myself without stopping.I have had heart problems like angina or a heart attack in the last 6 months.I have health issues that make losing weight or exercising on my own unsafe.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Access to WW app for 6 months
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
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Are geriatric patients eligible to join this medical research?
"This medical trial is open to individuals older than 18, but younger than 70 years old."
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Are there any open recruitment slots for this scientific experiment?
"The clinicaltrials.gov registry indicates that this trial, which was initially publicized on January 1st 2023 and updated on December 5th 2022, is no longer open for recruitment. However, there are 335 other active studies seeking patients at the present moment."
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How can I join this research effort?
"This clinical trial is seeking 376 obese individuals, aged eighteen and above to seventy years old. In addition, they must be able to speak English; possess a BMI between 27-45 kg/m2; own a smartphone with camera capabilities, have Wi-Fi connectivity in their home; express an intent to reduce weight; accept the requirements of study protocol; actively participate in a six month behavioral weight loss program that includes virtual workshops as well as adding fresh avocado into dieting regiment and finally provide demographic information (race/ethnicity, financial status & educational attainment)."
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