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Elements Vital to Treat Obesity Study
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the first rigorously optimized, remotely delivered treatment for obesity against the current gold standard treatment in a head-to-head randomized controlled trial. The investigators will be comparing the previously developed and optimized behavioral weight loss intervention (APP) to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), to evaluate program weight-loss success and cost-effectiveness.
Official title: Evaluating the EVO Treatment Optimized for Resource Constraints: Elements Vital to Treat Obesity.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
524
Start Date
2021-03-16
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-07-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Smartphone App Participants (APP)
Participants will receive calorie, fat, and physical activity goals, a Smartphone application for self-monitoring their diet, activity and weight, online educational readings, and brief bi-weekly remote health sessions with a Health Promotionist. They will also be provided with a wireless bluetooth scale and portable blood pressure machine.
Diabetes Prevention Program Participants (DPP)
In accordance with the Center for Disease Control curriculum, participants will receive a participant log for tracking physical activity, food intake, and weight, a paper participant guide with worksheets, logs, and psycho-educational materials, and 16 hour long remote sessions with a Health Promotionist. They will also be provided with a wireless bluetooth scale and portable blood pressure machine.
Locations (1)
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States