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Behavioral Intervention

Internet-based weight loss program + Iyengar yoga for Obesity

N/A

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital

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 18 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare how well yoga and health classes help people lose weight over 12mos with an online program. Assessments will measure weight, eating, activity, and psychosocial factors.

Who is the study for?

The PATH Trial is for adults with a BMI of 25-40 who have regular internet access and own a smartphone. It's not suitable for those currently pregnant, planning pregnancy soon, or recently gave birth; anyone in recent weight loss programs or practicing yoga/meditation; individuals with certain medical conditions; recent significant weight losers; users of weight loss meds; post-bariatric surgery patients; or those unable to walk short distances.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

This study tests if adding online yoga classes enhances the effectiveness of an automated Internet-based weight loss program compared to health and wellness classes. Participants will first undergo 3 months of the weight loss program before being randomly assigned to one of the two additional class types for another 9 months.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While this trial does not involve medication, participants may experience typical side effects associated with starting new exercise routines such as muscle soreness or strain from yoga. The psychological impact varies but can include increased stress if lifestyle changes become overwhelming.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 18 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~18 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Secondary outcome measures

Affect

Behavioral inhibition

Dietary lapses

+6 more

Other outcome measures

Percent weight change

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Internet-based weight loss program + Iyengar yogaExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants randomized to this group will receive a 12-month automated weight loss program which is delivered via the Internet and will also receive a 9-month Iyengar yoga intervention (delivered during months 4-12). Yoga classes will be delivered live (via Zoom) and participants will be instructed to attend two classes per week for the first 14 weeks and one class per week thereafter. They will also be asked to do self-guided yoga practice on their own and report their yoga practice on the study website.

Group II: Internet-based weight loss program + health and wellness classesActive Control2 Interventions

Participants randomized to this group will receive a 12-month automated weight loss program which is delivered via the Internet and will also receive a 9-month health and wellness intervention (delivered during months 4-12). Health and wellness classes will be delivered live (via Zoom) and participants will be instructed to attend two classes per week for the first 14 weeks and one class per week thereafter. Classes will consist of lectures, videos, and discussions and will provide education around a variety of lifestyle topics.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Internet-based weight loss program

2019

N/A

~460

Yoga

2008

Completed Phase 3

~3830

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Miriam HospitalLead Sponsor

238 Previous Clinical Trials

37,265 Total Patients Enrolled

75 Trials studying Obesity

14,930 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH

833 Previous Clinical Trials

669,243 Total Patients Enrolled

31 Trials studying Obesity

4,043 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are senior citizens eligible for enrollment in this experiment?

"In line with the specified eligibility requirements, only individuals aged 18 to 65 are allowed to participate in this trial."

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Is my profile compatible with the requirements of this trial?

"To qualify for inclusion in this medical study, applicants should present with obesity and have an age between 18-65 years old. The trials aims to enrol a total of 210 participants."

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Are any new volunteers being accepted into this experiment?

"The clinicaltrials.gov page reflects that this specific medical trial is not presently enrolling patients, having been first posted on January 15th 2024 and last updated on December 3rd 2023. However, there are 1100 alternative trials available for those interested in participating in a similar study right now."

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