This study, called SMARTer Weight Loss Management, is looking at different ways to help people with obesity lose weight. It compares three approaches: the SMARTer intervention (using a smartphone app, online learning, and remote health sessions), the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) (using a logbook, guide, and remote sessions), and a Self-Guided Treatment (providing paper and internet resources). The study wants to see if the SMARTer intervention can help people lose a similar amount of weight as DPP, but at a lower cost. You might be able to join if you are over 18, have a BMI of 25 or higher (but weigh less than 396 lbs), own a smartphone, and are not currently in another weight loss program. The main goal is to measure the percentage of weight change and the difference in weight (in kilograms) after 6 months.

Study design

This is a randomized controlled study with three groups, planning to enroll 492 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three intervention groups.

What's involved

You would have physical measurements taken at the start, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. The active intervention phase lasts 24 weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your weight loss will be evaluated at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after the start of the study.

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