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6-month behavioral weight loss program for Cardiac Rehab patients
| Study Type |
| Behavioral weight loss study |
| Study Purpose |
| To examine different components of a weight loss intervention that could be used as a low-cost weight loss program for individuals with cardiovascular disease. |
| Study Design |
| If eligible, you will receive a 6 month online behavioral weight loss program designed for patients with cardiovascular disease. You may also be randomized to receive other treatment interventions such as an exercise intervention, a bite counter device, a behavioral weight loss virtual reality intervention, and/or receive virtual meetings on different weight loss strategies. Participants will have to complete a baseline, 3 month, and 6 month assessment which will involve completing questionnaires and wearing a physical activity monitor and bite counter for a week. Compensation for these visits will be provided. |
| Study Requirements |
| To be initially eligible for this study, you must currently be enrolled in a Cardiac Rehab program through Miriam Hospital or Newport Hospital (in the Phase II outpatient program and not the maintenance program), be between the ages of 21 and 85, have a BMI between 27 and 45, and have a personal computer at your home with access to the internet. All participants must be cleared to participate by the Cardiac Rehab Medical Director. Some patients will be excluded from participating due to safety concerns. |
| Study Benefits |
| All eligible participants who meet study requirements will receive a weight loss program at no cost specifically designed for patients with CVD. Participants will be compensated for completing assessment visits. |
| Study Contact |
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Call Carly Goldstein at 401-793-8960 if you have additional questions about the study.
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