Obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomised to one of four groups in a 1:1:1:1 ratio using simple randomisation (no stratification or blocking) to receive one of three online weight loss programmes, or a control
Sponsors
University of Oxford
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years or above. 2. Body Mass Index =30 kg/m2. 3. Able and willing to complete the baseline questionnaire in a single session. 4. Able to use and have access to a mobile phone, the internet and own weighing scales.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unable to understand the study materials and interventions. 2. Currently following a weight loss programme (defined as a structured, prescribed and monitored programme and not a self-regulated diet). 3. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in self-reported weight from baseline to 8 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Engagement with the programmes is measured using data collected from the online programmes (for example the number of times participants access the website, frequency of recording of body weight and the use of programme features). 2. Demographic data is collected using a self-reported questionnaire at baseline. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactMichaela Noreik
Outcome results
None listed