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NCT Number: NCT04353258

Research Intervention to Support Healthy Eating and Exercise

The primary aim of this study is to test the efficacy of a behavioral economics intervention for weight loss in adults from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UConn Weight Management Research Lab

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 18-75
  • BMI between 25-55kg/m2
  • All sexes
  • All racial/ethnic groups
  • Low SES and/or report qualifying for federal, state or local benefits
  • Have a smartphone and willing to use for research purposes

Exclusion criteria

  • <18-75>years of age
  • 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 1 year
  • 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
  • Have diabetes and are on insulin
  • Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight loss program with diet and exercise guidelines
  • 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)
  • Report unable to read and write English

Treatment and study plan

Behavioral Economics intervention (BE mHealth)

Behavioral

Participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention delivered primarily via mobile phone (mHealth) that includes behavioral economics components.

Standard mHealth intervention (mHealth)

Behavioral

Participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss intervention delivered primarily via mobile phone (mHealth).

Primary outcomes

  1. Weight

    Time frame: Baseline, 2 month, 6 month, 12 month, 18 months

    Weight change measured on a digital scale to the nearest 0.1-kilogram

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Connecticut

Other

Collaborators

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

Registry information

Official study title

Using Behavioral Economic Strategies to Address Obesity in Economically Disadvantaged Adults

Acronym: RISE

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Apr 20, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2026

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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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