Audio unconscious persuasion for weight loss in overweight adults

Revolutionising participants' health and wellbeing through Neuro-reprogramming via Slimpod® app: a RCT

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN75203062

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-27

Start date

2013-10-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-10-04

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Conditions

Obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity

Interventions

The intervention is Slimpod®, a nine-minute long digital audio recording focused on changing behaviours and attitudes related to diet and weight. Participants listen to the recording once a day for 24

participants can select their preferred format. The control group are asked to listen to nine-minute long recording informed by the principles of relaxation therapy once a day for 24 w

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. BMI above 25 kg/m² 2. Aged 18 years or above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant 2. Diagnosed with mental health condition 3. Seeking medical support for a medical diagnosis unless prior consent was obtained from their medical practitioner

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Weight (kg) at baseline, 12, and 24-weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
At baseline and 24-weeks: 1. Eating Self-Efficacy Scale (ESES) 2. Exercise Confidence Scale (ECS) 3. Quality of Life Index Generic Version III (QLI-G3)	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026