Virtual Health Program for Obesity

(HYP Trial)

Overseen By Jenny Whittington, MS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Colorado State University

Must not be taking: Weight management, Chronic disease

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, Eating disorders, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 8 weeks

68 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study aims to compare the 8-week virtual Healthy YOU Program with a standard care intervention that sends weekly nutrition and healthy living tips via email. It will evaluate short- and long-term changes in health behaviors, such as diet, physical activity, biomarkers, and body composition. The study also seeks to identify factors that help participants make lasting health changes and explore how lifestyle interventions can improve overall health. Findings may guide future programs and support non-weight-focused approaches to chronic disease management and healthcare policy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with a BMI between 25.00 and 40.00, who are interested in making sustainable health behavior changes to address obesity. It's not specified who can't join, but typically those with certain medical conditions or taking conflicting medications might be excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

My BMI is between 25 and 40.

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in an 8-week virtual Healthy YOU Program or receive standard care intervention with weekly nutrition and healthy living tips via email

8 weeks

Virtual sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for sustained healthy behaviors and changes in health metrics post-intervention

3 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Healthy YOU Program

Trial Overview The study compares an 8-week virtual Healthy YOU Program promoting lifestyle changes against standard care that provides weekly nutritional tips via email. It measures diet, physical activity impact, biomarkers, body composition and factors influencing long-term healthy behaviors.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Healthy YOU Virtual behavioral Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

An interactive, virtual intervention in a group setting focusing on adapting behaviors to sustain healthy improvements in dietary intake and physical activity.

Group II: Standard of Care Weight management intervention Active Control 1 Intervention

An 8 week standard of care intervention consisting of informational flyers that can be implemented in a self paced manner.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Colorado State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

138

Recruited

38,200+