Clinical trial

Fit for Duty: mHealth Intervention for Weight Gain Prevention

Active, not recruiting · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT06110273

Active, not recruitingNot applicableInterventional

What this study is about

Weight gain is disproportionately high among young adults compared to other age groups and of particular concern in the military, which is comprised largely of young adults, as obesity has emerged as a threat to national security. Despite the critical need to address weight gain in young military personnel who can face discharge for failing to meet weight standards, there is currently no evidence-based programs available to them. This study aims to adapt an evidence-based weight gain prevention intervention for delivery in a young adult, active-duty military population using mobile technology to prevent weight gain over 2 years .

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 39 Years

SexAll

Healthy volunteersAccepted

ConditionObesity

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-39 * body mass index (BMI) of 21-30 kg/m\^2 * own a smartphone with a data and text messaging plan; * Active-Duty military personnel stationed at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Joint Base San Antonio - Ft. Sam Houston, Sheppard Air Force Base or Keesler Air Force Base * Anticipate being at their Station 12 months or more * Willing and able to wear a Fitbit activity tracker daily for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months. * Previous surgical procedure for weight loss in past 5 years or planned weight loss surgery in the next year. * Past diagnosis of or receiving treatment for a clinically diagnosed eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa). * Another member of the household is a participant in this same study * Currently participating in a commercial weight loss program

Treatments and study arms

Fit for Duty-mobile

Behavioral

Fit for Duty-mobile participants will receive self-regulatory support and behavior change techniques via an initial core intervention delivered through a native smartphone app (includes connected device data, 10 weekly lessons, weekly tailored feedback) and 4 coaching calls (weeks 1, 4, 8, and 16). App based tailored feedback and messaging will continue through 2 years. Optional 4-week refresher e-campaigns are offered every 6 mos. after the initial core intervention. Participants choose to follow either a Small Changes approach or a Large Changes approach and may choose to switch approaches over the 2 years, if desired.

m-Health Control

Behavioral

Participants receive digital tools and education on weight gain prevention behaviors at baseline.

Primary outcomes

Change in WeightBaseline, 2 years

Absolute weight change from baseline to 2 years. Weight will be objectively measured on a digital scale in the participant's home.

Study locations

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Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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