RightFit
RecruitingNot applicable

Pilot Test of Five Weight Neutral Interventions to Improve Health Among Adults of Higher Body Weight

Optimizing a Weight Neutral Intervention to Improve Health Among Adults of Higher Body Weight: A MOST Preparation Phase Study

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests five remote group programs for adults with higher body weight. The programs support healthy eating and regular physical activity without focusing on weight loss, and may also help with hunger and fullness cues, body feelings, or making activity more fun. The study looks at how much people like each program and take part in it.

The purpose of this research study is to pilot test five different, group based and remotely delivered programs designed to support healthy eating and regular physical activity. Each group will contain information and support for healthy eating and physical activity. Groups may also include support to 1) eat with more awareness of hunger and fullness, 2) improve how people think and feel about their bodies, and/or 3) identify ways to be physically active that are more enjoyable. Each group will include a unique combination of these components and the goal is to assess overall satisfaction and engagement with each of the programs.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Have a BMI of 25–40. BMI is a number based on height and weight.
  • If your BMI is 25–30, you must also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes (blood sugar above normal), or type 2 diabetes.

Who can't join

  • Currently in a formal weight loss program.
  • Currently taking weight loss medicine.
  • Have had weight loss surgery.
  • Have a physical condition that limits your ability to do moderate exercise.
  • Currently pregnant.
  • Recently lost 5% of your body weight.
  • Have a condition that may keep you from completing study tasks.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and older * BMI between 25-40 (if BMI is between 25-30 then additional cardiometabolic risk factor must be present including hypertension, high cholesterol, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes) Exclusion Criteria: * current participation in a formal weight loss program * current use of weight loss medication * history of bariatric surgery * physical condition that would limit the ability to engage in moderate intensity physical activity * current pregnancy * recent weight loss of 5% body weight * condition that may interfere with ability to complete the study procedures

Study sites (1)

RI