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Behavioral Intervention
Lifestyle Behavior Intervention for Obesity
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Waitlist Available
Led By Mei-Wei Chang, PhD
Research Sponsored by Ohio State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
18-45 years old
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (t1) and 3 weeks follow up (t2)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing a weight-loss program for low-income overweight or obese mothers of young children. If successful, the program could be used to help this population lose weight and improve their health.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for low-income mothers aged 18-45, with a BMI of 25.0-39.9, who are 6 weeks to 3.5 years postpartum and enrolled in government assistance programs like WIC or Medicaid. Participants must own a smartphone with internet and text messaging, speak English fluently, and commit to a three-week study. Pregnant women, those planning pregnancy during the trial, individuals with major psychiatric disorders or eating disorders, on weight-affecting medications or having certain medical conditions are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The intervention being tested is called 'Goal-oriented episodic future thinking' aimed at promoting stress management, healthy eating habits, and physical activity over three weeks through weekly webinars and individual health coaching sessions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a lifestyle intervention focusing on behavior changes rather than medication or surgery there may not be direct side effects; however participants might experience psychological discomfort from lifestyle adjustments or stress from adhering to new routines.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am between 18 and 45 years old.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline (t1) and 3 weeks follow up (t2)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline (t1) and 3 weeks follow up (t2)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in body weight
Secondary outcome measures
Change in added sugar intake
Change in autonomous motivation for healthy eating
Change in autonomous motivation for physical activity
+14 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will be assigned to the experimental group and receive a 3-weekly intervention via web and individual health coaching. The educational topics cover stress management, healthy eating, and physical activity
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Ohio State UniversityLead Sponsor
828 Previous Clinical Trials
505,721 Total Patients Enrolled
23 Trials studying Obesity
4,011 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Mei-Wei Chang, PhD3.115 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Ohio State University
Ohio State University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
90 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Obesity
90 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
1Patient Review
I was met with hostility when I requested a second opinion from her at Ohio State Student Health. She acted as though I had wasted her time and was very rude. When I refused the medication she prescribed, her attitude became even worse.
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You are planning to get pregnant while participating in the trial.You must be available to participate in the study for three weeks.You are currently taking part in a study or program that involves weight control or medication.I gave birth between 6 weeks and 3.5 years ago.You have a smartphone with internet access and unlimited text messages.Your body mass index (BMI), which is calculated using your height and weight, is between 25 and 39.9.I am currently taking medication that affects my weight.I have diabetes.You are unable to engage in physical activity due to medical reasons.I have a thyroid condition that hasn't been treated.I am currently in or planning to join a weight loss program.You have a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.I have had weight loss surgery in the past.You have a history of an eating disorder called bulimia or anorexia.You have had a problem with drug or alcohol abuse in the past 6 months.I am between 18 and 45 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this investigation accept older individuals as participants?
"In accordance with the enrollment guidelines of this clinical trial, only individuals between 18 and 45 years old are eligible to participate."
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Are there any remaining vacancies in this research project?
"At present, this clinical trial is not enrolling participants. Postings for the study were first made on February 1st 2021 and last edited on May 20th 2022. Nevertheless, there are still 1135 other medical trials actively seeking out potential patients."
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Do I meet the criteria necessary to participate in this research?
"This trial is seeking 30 eligible participants, aged 18 to 45, with a BMI ranging from 25.0-39.9 kg/m2 and postpartum duration between 6 weeks - 3.5 years who are currently experiencing weight loss. Additionally, they must possess their own smartphone capable of receiving text messages and accessing the web without limitations."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Ohio
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
The Ohio State University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I've never this size before and I do feel like I'm getting more and more over weighted, I can't seem to stop eating for the past year I'm usually fitted and tone but now I have a very huge belly..
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