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Pounds Off Digitally Study: A Podcasting Weight Loss Intervention


Phase 1
18 Years
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Weight Loss

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Trial Information

Pounds Off Digitally Study: A Podcasting Weight Loss Intervention


We will conduct a weight loss intervention study among adults. Using the weight loss podcast
that receives the highest rating from a previous content analysis, we will conduct an
intervention comparing the best existing weight loss podcast to an enhanced podcast. The
enhanced podcast will be based on theoretical constructs that have been shown to be
effective in producing weight loss in other research studies. We will then evaluate the
effectiveness of podcasting to promote weight loss in adults. Weight change from baseline to
12-weeks and changes in psychosocial measures will be used to assess differences between the
existing podcast, enhanced podcast, and control conditions. In conclusion, this research
study aims to find innovative and inexpensive ways to help people lose weight. Podcasting
has the possibility of reaching a wide range of age and ethnic groups and will allow people
to receive weight loss information when and where it is convenient for them.


Inclusion Criteria:



be 18-50 years old be overweight or obese (BMI between 25-35) but not severely or morbidly
obese live in the Chapel Hill area be able to attend an introduction meeting and weigh-in
before the study and a weigh-in after the study have access to the Internet and a computer
with a sound card have a working MP3 player that can connect to a computer have access to
a scale be willing to be randomized to any group

Exclusion Criteria:

smoker current major health or psychiatric diseases, drug or alcohol dependency,
uncontrolled thyroid conditions, eating disorder, or pregnancy participation in a weight
loss program or taking weight loss medications

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

weight

Outcome Time Frame:

12 weeks

Safety Issue:

No

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

07-0430-03

NCT ID:

NCT00771095

Start Date:

January 2008

Completion Date:

June 2008

Related Keywords:

  • Weight Loss
  • weight loss
  • elaboration
  • self efficacy
  • Weight Loss

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Location
UNC-Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina  27599