Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Obesity, weight loss, young adults
Brief summary
A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds. Specifically, participants will be randomized to one of three arms; all arms will receive a 12-week behavioral weight loss intervention, including identical dietary, physical activity, and weight loss prescriptions.
Detailed description
A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds. Specifically, participants will be randomized to one of three arms; all arms will receive a 12-week behavioral weight loss intervention, including identical dietary, physical activity, and weight loss prescriptions. Behavioral goals / prescriptions will be the same, and basic content delivered will also be the same; only the format by which the intervention is delivered will differ among the treatment arms. A total of 45-55 participants, 18-25 years of age, with a BMI between 25 and 45 kg/m2 will be randomized to one of three groups: 1) Face-to-face brief behavioral weight loss (FBWL), 2) Web-based brief behavioral weight loss (WBWL), or 3) Web-based brief behavioral weight loss PLUS optional group sessions (WBWL Plus). Assessments will take place at 0 (baseline), 3 (post-treatment), and 6 months (follow-up).
Interventions
BEHAVIORALBehavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Sponsors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Between 18-25 years of age. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 45 kg/m2. Men and women will be recruited. All race and ethnic groups will be recruited. \-
Exclusion criteria
1. Currently receiving treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or report a history of cardiovascular disease. 2. Other health problems which may influence the ability to walk for physical activity or be associated with unintentional weight change, including cancer treatment within the past 5 years or tuberculosis. 3. Report a history of, or current diagnosed DSM-IV-TR eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) or any current compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise). 4. Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate. 5. Report a history of any psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or organic brain syndromes; report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months. 6. Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication. 7. Lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months or history of bariatric surgery. 8. Participation in any other research study that may interfere with this study. 9. Intend to move outside of the surrounding area within the time frame of the investigation or will be out of town / unavailable for three or more weeks during the initial intervention period. 10. Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation. 11. Failure to complete screening appointments. \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence and Retention | 12 Weeks | Primary Aims Include: 1. To determine whether it is feasible to engage and retain 18-25 year olds in a clinic-based, face-to-face BWL program, as evidenced by achieving \>80% attendance at sessions and \>80% retention at post-treatment assessment visits. 2. To determine whether it is feasible to engage and retain 18-25 year-olds in a web-based BWL program, as evidenced by achieving \>80% completion of reporting activities and \>80% retention at post-treatment assessment visits. 3. To determine whether engagement and retention is improved in the web-based BWL program by the addition of optional in-person sessions. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight Loss | 3 Months |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body Composition | 3 Months | — |
| Blood Pressure | 3 Months | — |
| Satisfaction and Acceptability | 3 Months | We will assess satisfaction, perceived quality of the interventions, perceived relevance for young adults. Satisfaction will be measured on a likert scale. Acceptability will be measured by engagment. |
| Physical Activity | 3 Months | — |
| Dietary Behaviors | 3 Months | — |
| Waist Circumference | 3 Months | — |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed