Elevate Weight Loss Trial: Remote Approaches for Optimizing Weight Loss

This study, called the Elevate Weight Loss Trial, is looking at different ways to help people lose weight using remote programs. It compares an automated online weight loss program with a group-based video conference program. It also examines if adding individual coaching helps more than not having coaching. All participants will receive a 12-month behavioral weight loss program with goals for weight loss, calorie intake, and exercise. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25-45 kg/m2 (a measure of body fat based on your height and weight), and have daily internet access. The study will measure how much weight you lose and how much support you feel after 12 months. The current recruitment status is unclear, and the study plans to enroll 490 people.

Study design
This is an interventional study where participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: automated program with coaching, automated program without coaching, group video conference program with coaching, or group video conference program without coaching.
What's involved
You would participate in a 12-month weight loss program, which includes weekly goals, daily self-monitoring of diet, exercise, and weight, and feedback. Depending on your group, you might view video lessons, attend group video sessions, or have monthly individual coaching sessions via video conference.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Assessments will occur at baseline, 6 months (mid-treatment), 12 months (post-treatment), and 18 months (following 6 months of no intervention).

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NCT06875622

Remote Approaches for Optimizing Weight Loss (Elevate Weight Loss Trial)

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
The Miriam Hospital
~490 participants
Updated 2025-03-18 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Automated online weight loss programIndividual coachingGroup-based, videoconference-delivered weight loss

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Percent weight change
Measured over 12 months
+1 more outcome measured
Obesity/therapy
1 sites across 1 states
Rhode Island1

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Body Mass Index between 25-45 kg/m2
Daily, home Internet access

Exclusion

Currently pregnant, planning to become pregnant within the next 18 months, or pregnant within the past 6 months
Current or recent enrollment (\<2 years) in a weight loss program
Presence of any medical condition for which exercise, weight loss, or dietary restriction is contraindicated
Recent weight loss (≥10 pounds within the past 6 months)
Currently taking weight loss medications or history of bariatric surgery
Inability to walk 2 blocks without stopping
Non-English speaking
A member of one's household is participating in the study
History of anorexia or bulimia nervosa
  • Percent weight change12 months

    Weight change will be assessed via smart scales using weight at baseline and 12 months and calculated as follows: (\[12-month weight minus baseline weight\] / baseline weight \* 100).

  • Change in perceived support12 months

    Perceived support will be measured via the Important Others Questionnaire. Scores on this questionnaire range from 12 to 84 with higher scores indicating a greater perception of support from important others. Change in perceived support will be calculated as follows: 12-month perceived support minus baseline perceived support.