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NCT Number: NCT02279017

mHealth Messages to Sustain Recent Weight Loss - Phase 2

To assess the feasibility to translate an automated weight loss message intervention to a weight loss clinic population.

Aim 1: To assess feasibility of translating the intervention in a clinic for patients who recently completed a structured weight loss program.

Aim 2: To assess the ability to capture a trajectory of self-reported weight over 6 months through an automated intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Weight Loss Body Weight Body Weight Changes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Duke University Medical Center, Diet and Fitness Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

About this study

The investigators will recruit 100 participants who are clients at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center. At baseline the investigators will collect demographic information such as, their age, weight, education. When participants complete their respective program at the DFC they will receive a daily weight loss sustaining text message at 8:00 A.M. for 60 days. Participants will also receive weekly messages for 6 months asking them to self-report their weight. Thereafter, they will receive an automated message monthly for 18 months asking them to self-report their weight.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • A client of Duke diet and Fitness Center (DFC)
  • Are able to speak and read English
  • Should complete a diet and fitness program at the DFC.
  • Client should own a mobile smart phone to personally receive text messages.
  • Client should have access to a web-based survey to self-report their weight.

Exclusion criteria

  • No exclusions

Treatment and study plan

mHealth Texting for Weight Loss

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Subject's weight loss

    Time frame: 2 years

    The study is being done to asses the ability to translate an automated weight loss message intervention to a weight loss clinic population.

  2. Percentage of subjects who self-report weight to the clinic

    Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Duke University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Mobile Health Messages to Sustain Recent Weight Loss - Phase 2

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Oct 30, 2014
Registry last updated
Jan 26, 2017

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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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