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Remote Lifestyle Interventions for Weight Loss

This study is looking at two different ways to deliver a group-based digital weight loss program for people with obesity. One program, called the Asynchronous Remote Lifestyle Intervention, uses a private Facebook group where you can engage with others and a counselor anytime. The other, called the Synchronous Remote Lifestyle Intervention, uses weekly video calls with a counselor and group. Researchers want to see if both programs help people lose about the same amount of weight, and if the asynchronous program makes people participate more or feel more connected. You might be able to join if you are 18-65 years old, have a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 27-45, have internet access, and use Facebook regularly. The study aims to enroll 328 people, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This study is an interventional trial comparing two different remote lifestyle programs. It plans to include 328 participants.
What's involved
You would participate in a 1-year lifestyle intervention, followed by a 1-year peer-led maintenance phase.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your weight loss will be measured at 6 months and 12 months.

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NCT06393725

Synchronous vs Asynchronous Remotely Delivered Lifestyle Interventions

Active, Not Recruiting
NAAges 18–65InterventionalPrevention
University of Connecticut
~328 participants
Updated 2026-06-12 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Asynchronous Remote Lifestyle InterventionSynchronous Remote Lifestyle Intervention

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Percent of baseline weight loss at 6 months
Measured over 6 months
+1 more outcome measured

Conditions

Obesity

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Obesity

Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Connecticut1

Study leadership

  • Sherry Pagoto, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Connecticut

Who to contact

This trial hasn't published a contact. View it on ClinicalTrials.gov

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

BMI 27-45
has Bluetooth or wifi connectivity at home (for scale)
goes on Facebook at least 5 days per week over the past 2 weeks
has posted/replied at least once a week in the past 2 weeks (per self-report)
has a smart phone

Exclusion

Pregnant or lactating or plans to during study period
bipolar disorder, substance abuse, psychosis, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or severe depression
had bariatric surgery or plans to during the study
currently taking meds affecting weight
lost ≥5% of weight in past 6 months
participating in another weight loss program or plans to during the study
chronic pain or medical condition that interferes with the ability to exercise
type 1 diabetes
unable to walk ¼ mile unaided without stopping
nicotine user

What this trial measures

  • Percent of baseline weight loss at 6 months6 months

    Percent weight loss

  • Percent of baseline weight loss at 12 months12 months

    Percent weight loss