A Non-Inferiority Trial Comparing Synchronous and Asynchronous Remotely Delivered Lifestyle Interventions

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• BMI 27-45

• has Bluetooth or wifi connectivity at home (for scale)

• goes on Facebook at least 5 days per week over the past 2 weeks

• has posted/replied at least once a week in the past 2 weeks (per self-report)

• has a smart phone

Locations
United States
Connecticut
University of Connecticut
RECRUITING
Storrs
Contact Information
Primary
Sherry Pagoto, PhD
sherry.pagoto@uconn.edu
(860) 486-5917
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 328
Treatments
Experimental: Asynchronous
This arm involves a 1 year behavioral weight loss program delivered in private Facebook groups led by a professional weight loss counselor. At the end of 1 year, volunteer participants will take over the leadership role of the group for the following year. Volunteers will receive a brief training on how to lead a private Facebook group.
Active_comparator: Synchronous
This arm involves a 1 year behavioral weight loss program delivered via weekly videoconference meetings led by a professional weight loss counselor. At the end of 1 year, volunteer participants will take over the leadership role of the meetings for the following year. Volunteers will receive a brief training on how to lead videoconference meetings.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Connecticut

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