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Digital Data Sharing for Weight Loss (FitLink Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Meghan L Butryn, PhD

Research Sponsored by Drexel University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Able to engage in physical activity (defined as walking two city blocks without stopping)

English Speaking

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3, 6, 12, 24 months

Awards & highlights

FitLink Trial Summary

This trial will test whether adults trying to lose weight through lifestyle modification find it easier to maintain their behavior changes when they share digital data with other parties.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 18-70 with a BMI of 27-50, willing to use digital tools for self-monitoring weight, activity, and eating. Participants need internet access, a supportive friend or family member, and the ability to walk two city blocks. Exclusions include pregnancy, bariatric surgery history, certain medical conditions like type I diabetes or psychosis, recent significant weight loss or medication that affects weight.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if sharing digital data on weight loss activities with friends/family members or coaches enhances long-term results in a lifestyle modification program. It involves using apps to track daily habits over 24 months among adults struggling with obesity.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on lifestyle changes and not medications, side effects are minimal but may include potential stress from constant monitoring and social pressure due to sharing personal progress with others.

FitLink Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I can walk two city blocks without needing to stop.

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I speak English.

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I am between 18 and 70 years old.

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My BMI is between 27 and 50, indicating I am overweight or obese.

FitLink Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3, 6, 12, 24 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3, 6, 12, 24 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3, 6, 12, 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Weight

Secondary outcome measures

Calorie Intake

Physical Activity

Other outcome measures

Coach characteristics

Demographic variables

Friend/family characteristics

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FitLink Trial Design

8Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Coach Share On + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share OnExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group II: Coach Share On + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share OffExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group III: Coach Share On + Group Share Off + Group Share OffExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group IV: Coach Share On + Group Share Off + Friend/Family Share OnExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group V: Coach Share Off + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share OnExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group VI: Coach Share Off + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share OffExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group VII: Coach Share Off + Group Share Off + Friend/Family Share OnExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Group VIII: Coach Share Off + Group Share Off + Friend/Family Share OffExperimental Treatment4 Interventions

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment

2002

Completed Phase 4

~470

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Drexel UniversityLead Sponsor

150 Previous Clinical Trials

47,381 Total Patients Enrolled

30 Trials studying Obesity

6,297 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH

2,359 Previous Clinical Trials

4,315,175 Total Patients Enrolled

446 Trials studying Obesity

588,618 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Meghan L Butryn, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorDrexel University

1 Previous Clinical Trials

62 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05180448 — N/A

Obesity Research Study Groups: Coach Share Off + Group Share Off + Friend/Family Share On, Coach Share Off + Group Share Off + Friend/Family Share Off, Coach Share On + Group Share Off + Friend/Family Share On, Coach Share On + Group Share Off + Group Share Off, Coach Share On + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share On, Coach Share Off + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share Off, Coach Share On + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share Off, Coach Share Off + Group Share On + Friend/Family Share On

Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05180448 — N/A

Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05180448 — N/A

Obesity Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05180448 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Am I eligible to join the clinical trial?

"This research endeavor seeks 320 participants aged 18-70 who are classified as overweight or obese (BMI 27-50 kg/m2). Moreover, these individuals must be able to undertake physical activity like walking two city blocks without stopping. Furthermore, they should possess a smartphone and access to the internet, along with one adult friend or family member willing to support them during the trial."

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How many participants are currently registered for this clinical trial?

"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov attests that recruitment for this medical trial, which launched on the 1st of March 2022, is ongoing. 320 patients are being sought after at a single location to participate in this experiment."

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Are any more participants being accepted for this investigation?

"As per information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment is presently enlisting participants. It was initially announced on the 3rd of January 2022 and has had its details revised on June 17th 2022."

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Are elderly individuals being admitted to this experimental protocol?

"In order to be accepted in this trial, patients must reside within the age range of 18-70. Alternatively, there are 228 trials available for minors and 773 options for seniors over 65."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?

Oregon

Pennsylvania

What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?

Did not meet criteria

Met criteria

What site did they apply to?

Drexel University

How many prior treatments have patients received?

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I’m hoping Weight Loss trial or kickstart me into losing weight. While I am a healthy volunteer I am hoping to lose some weight. My BMI is at a 25.3 which is slightly overweight and I've been trying for three years to lose it. I've tried physical and food related changes but never tried a clinical trial or app before, so I want to see if this helps me.

PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Sharing Digital Self-Monitoring Data With Others to Enhance Long-Term Weight Loss

2022. "Sharing Digital Self-Monitoring Data With Others to Enhance Long-Term Weight Loss". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05180448.

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