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Clinical trial

Becoming United in Lifestyle Decisions

Active, not recruiting · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT05796141

Active, not recruitingNot applicableInterventional

What this study is about

The goal of this project is to investigate how to enhance the effects of an online-only (mHealth) couples weight loss program. This study will use an innovative methodological framework, the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), to test four different strategies for weight loss and partner support in addition to a core intervention (i.e., dyadic action planning, joint feedback on goal progress, autonomy support training, and home environment modifications).

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Healthy volunteersNot accepted
ConditionOverweight and Obesity

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Married/cohabitating couple - both partners must be eligible * BMI between 25-55kg/m2 * English speaking/reading * Have a smartphone and reliable internet access * Have active email address * Willing to videoconference Exclusion Criteria: * Report being unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping * Are currently participating in weight loss treatment, have a history of bariatric surgery, or lost ≥5% in the past 6-months * Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study period * Report chest pain or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire * Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight control program with diet and exercise guidelines * Report conditions that, in the judgment of the PI, would render them unlikely to follow the protocol (e.g. dementia)

Treatments and study arms

Core Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) intervention

Behavioral

Behavioral weight loss core (lessons, self weighing, self-monitoring, individual action planning, feedback and progress check ins)

Dyadic Action Planning

Behavioral

Participants will develop dyadic action plans together.

Joint Feedback

Behavioral

Participants will see data on their partner's progress, in addition to their own weight and behavioral data.

Autonomy Support Training

Behavioral

Participants will receive training in how to create an autonomy supportive environment within their marriage/partnership.

Home Environment Modifications

Behavioral

Participants will be trained in how to structure their home environment to support health behavior.

Primary outcomes

Body Weight (kg)Baseline to 6 months

Weight change from baseline to 6 months. Weight will be objectively measured on a digital scale in the participant's home and weight change will be calculated.

Study locations

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UConn's Weight Management Research Group🇺🇸 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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