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NCT Number: NCT03843099

Physical Activity Choices Everyday- A Pilot Study

This study aims to test two strategies for weight loss. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two 4-week weight loss programs: (1) a behavioral weight loss program that involves recording weekly weight, physical activity, and caloric intake plus daily exercises in which information about a healthy lifestyle is reviewed or (2) a behavioral weight loss program that involves recording weekly weight, physical activity, and caloric intake plus daily exercises in which descriptions of positive future events are reviewed. Throughout the study, participants will complete assessments that examine the effects of the interventions on delay discounting, physical activity, weight, and other important health and psychosocial outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UConn Weight Management Research Laboratory

Hartford, Connecticut, 06103, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 18-70
  • Body Mass Index between 30-50
  • English Speaking
  • Have a smartphone that can be used for study activities

Exclusion criteria

  • Report being unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping
  • Are currently participating in weight loss treatment, have a history of bariatric surgery, or lost ≥5% in the past 6-months
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant within 2 months
  • Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of rest or activity, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
  • Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight control program with diet and exercise guidelines
  • History of or current traumatic brain injury, dementia or Alzheimer's disease; a history of Multiple Sclerosis, or other neurological disorders
  • Report conditions that, in the judgment of the PI, would render them unlikely to follow the protocol (e.g., relocation, dementia, unable to read and write in English)
  • Have no Internet access or unwilling to use personal smartphone for study.

Treatment and study plan

Behavioral Weight Loss + Future Thinking

Behavioral

Participants will receive a 4-week behavioral weight loss intervention based on evidence-based weight loss strategies focused on diet, exercise, and behavioral skills.

Behavioral Weight Loss + Healthy Thinking

Behavioral

Participants will receive a 4-week behavioral weight loss intervention based on evidence-based weight loss strategies focused on diet, exercise, and behavioral skills.

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical Activity

    Time frame: baseline and week 7

    Change in minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity measured via a waist worn accelerometer during 7 day time periods.

  2. Delay Discounting

    Time frame: baseline and week 7

    Change in delay discounting measured using a choice task.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Weight

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Weight change from baseline to post treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Connecticut

Other

Collaborators

  • Kent State University
  • National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
  • University at Buffalo
  • University of Southern California

Registry information

Official study title

Decisions About Exercise During Weight Loss: Pilot Study

Acronym: PACE

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Feb 15, 2019
Registry last updated
Sep 4, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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