6-month Internet-based Behavioral Weight Loss Program
| Study Type |
| Weight Loss Treatment Study |
| Study Purpose |
| To determine whether a Web-based virtual reality intervention enhances the weight losses produced by a popular commercial online weight loss program. |
| Study Design |
| All eligible participants who complete the enrollment and assessment procedures will be given access to 6-months of a popular Internet-based weight loss program at no cost. Half of participants will also be given access to a Web-based virtual reality platform to learn weight loss skills. Participants will have their height and weight measured, will wear an armband physical activity monitor for 7 days, and will complete questionnaires at the start of the study and again after 3 months and 6 months. Compensation for these visits will be provided. |
| Study Requirements |
| To be initially eligible for this study, you must be between the ages of 18 and 70. Your weight must fall within the overweight or obese range. You must be able to make visit to the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. You must own a personal computer (PC) with access to the Internet. For more information on eligibility requirements, call Anna Luke at (401) 793-8933. |
| Study Benefits |
| All eligible participants who meet study requirements will receive 6-months of access to a popular online commercial weight loss program. Participants will be compensated for completing assessment visits. |
| Study Contact |
Call Anna Luke at 401-793-8933 to learn more about this study and to find out if you are eligible to participate.
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