Becoming United in Lifestyle Decisions
Purpose
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).
Condition
- Overweight and Obesity
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 18 Years and 75 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
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)
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Factorial Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Arm Groups
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Experimental Condition 1 |
1) Core BWL Intervention |
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Experimental Condition 2 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 3 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Autonomy Support Training |
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Experimental Condition 4 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Autonomy Support Training; 3) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 5 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Joint Feedback |
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Experimental Condition 6 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Joint Feedback; 3) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 7 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Joint Feedback; 3) Autonomy Support Training |
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Experimental Condition 8 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Joint Feedback; 3) Autonomy Support Training; 4) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 9 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning |
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Experimental Condition 10 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 11 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Autonomy Support Training |
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Experimental Condition 12 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Autonomy Support Training 4) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 13 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Joint Feedback |
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Experimental Condition 14 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Joint Feedback; 4) Home Environment Modifications |
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Experimental Condition 15 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Joint Feedback; 4) Autonomy Support Training |
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Experimental Condition 16 |
1) Core BWL Intervention; 2) Dyadic Action Planning; 3) Joint Feedback; 4) Autonomy Support Training; 5) Home Environment Modifications |
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Recruiting Locations
UConn's Weight Management Research Group
Hartford 4835797, Connecticut 4831725 06103
Hartford 4835797, Connecticut 4831725 06103
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut