Actively Recruiting
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Remotely Delivered Lifestyle Interventions
Led by University of Connecticut · Updated on 2025-05-11
328
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
177 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a group-based digital weight loss program that is delivered asynchronously (via an online platform) is as effective as one that is delivered synchronously (via weekly videoconference meetings). In the asynchronous condition, participants can engage with their group any time 24/7. In the synchronous condition, participants can engage with their group once a week at a videoconference meeting. The main questions it aims to answer are: Will participants in each condition lose about the same amount of weight? Will the participants in the asynchronous condition participate more than those in the synchronous condition? Will the participants in the asynchronous condition feel more connected to each other than those in the synchronous condition? Will the asynchronous condition cost less to deliver per pound lost than the synchronous condition? Participants will: Receive a digital weight loss program that lasts 1 year and then volunteer participants will be selected to lead the group for 1 year following the program, a phase called the "peer-led weight loss maintenance phase." Complete study assessments at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Remotely Delivered Lifestyle Interventions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- BMI 27-45
- Has Bluetooth or wifi connectivity at home (for scale)
- Uses Facebook at least 5 days per week over the past 2 weeks
- Has posted or replied at least once a week in the past 2 weeks (per self-report)
- Has a smartphone
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or lactating or plans to become pregnant during study period
- Has bipolar disorder, substance abuse, psychosis, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or severe depression
- Had bariatric surgery or plans to during the study
- Currently taking medications affecting weight
- Lost 5% or more of body weight in past 6 months
- Participating in another weight loss program or plans to during the study
- Has chronic pain or medical condition that interferes with ability to exercise
- Has type 1 diabetes
- Unable to walk quarter mile unaided without stopping
- Nicotine user
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States, 06269
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Sherry Pagoto, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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