A Novel Intervention for Weight Loss in Young Adults
University of Chicago
Summary
Obesity and cardiometabolic risks are significant public health issues, with about two-thirds of U.S. adults overweight or obese. Weight loss can prevent these health problems, but current lifestyle interventions have limited success. New, effective strategies are needed to address this rising issue at the population level. The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how a behavioral intervention combined with technology impacts weight loss in young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: • How does the combination of behavioral intervention and technology influence weight loss in young adults?
Description
The study team is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study to help better understand how a behavioral intervention combined with technology may impact weight loss. Participation will span approximately 6 months. Participants will be required to attend up to 5 visits at the University of Chicago. Those visits will include daytime visits to a clinic involving fasted blood draws and completion of surveys. During the study, participants will regularly record their weight using a digital scale, input their daily food intake into a smartphone app, and wear a wrist activity monitor to tr…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Overweight or obese (BMI 25.5- 34.9 kg/m2) men and women * Ages 18 to 40 years * Weight stable (no change \>25 lbs in the past 3 months) * Owns a smartphone and willing to install the study app Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of obstructive sleep apnea or history of any other sleep disorder. * Irregular menses, menopausal symptoms or post-menopausal, currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant or nursing * Regular travel across time zones * Subjects who are currently following a weight loss regimen or any other special diet or exercise programs * Increased fractional lea…
Interventions
- BehavioralLifestyle
All participants will receive diet and exercise goals and coaching.
- BehavioralLifestyle II
All participants will receive diet and exercise goals and coaching.
Location
- University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois