RecruitingObesity & OverweightObesity (Disorder)
Examining Valence-based Effects in Self-Monitoring Feedback Messages
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The purpose of this research study is to learn how to identify the most effective ways to provide weekly feedback on participants' progress toward intervention goals during a weight loss program.
Sponsor: University of Virginia
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age greater than or equal to 18 years
- ✓ BMI greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m2
- ✓ Weight less than or equal to 175 kg (due to scale limit)
- ✓ Own a smartphone compatible with Fitbit (e.g., an Apple iPhone running iOS 16.4 or higher or Android smartphone running Android 11 or higher) with a cellular and data plan
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Weight greater than 175 kg (due to a weight limit of the study-provided scale)
- ✕ Smartphone device owned deemed incompatible with the Fitbit App
- ✕ History of bariatric surgery or plans to obtain bariatric surgery during the study period
- ✕ Current use of weight loss medications, or use of weight loss medications in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening
- ✕ Currently participating in a weight-loss program
- ✕ Weight loss of greater than or equal to 10 lbs in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening
- ✕ Physical limitations that prevent walking at a brisk pace for at least 10 minutes without stopping
- ✕ Use of a pacemaker or other implanted medical device
Where it's recruiting
Virginia
Charlottesville
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07292389 · last updated 2026-03-31