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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
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 baseline to 6-months
Summary
This trial tests if a weight loss and wellness app can improve diet quality in U.S. adults over several months. The app offers personalized advice, tracks food and activities, and provides support from coaches and peers.
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.
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.
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.
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
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Diet quality (Healthy Eating Index - 2015 score)
Secondary study objectives
Achievement of 10% weight loss
Achievement of 3% weight loss
Achievement of 5% weight loss
+12 moreTrial 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
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
WW
2020
N/A
~360
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for obesity include behavioral modification, pharmacotherapy, and dietary therapy. Behavioral modification, such as the WW Improving Nutrition Study, uses apps or programs to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and self-monitoring.
Pharmacotherapy involves medications that reduce appetite or increase satiety, while dietary therapy includes structured eating plans to reduce caloric intake. These treatments are crucial for obesity patients as they address the underlying causes of obesity and offer sustainable strategies for weight loss and overall health improvement.
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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:
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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.
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