Improving diet adherence in obesity treatment using real-time interventions
Optimizing Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention to Improve Dietary Adherence in Behavioral Obesity Treatment: A Micro-randomized Trial
This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help people who are trying to lose weight stick to their diet by sending them helpful reminders and support when they might be tempted to stray from their eating plan.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10622324 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing dietary adherence for individuals undergoing behavioral obesity treatment. It utilizes a smartphone-based system that assesses daily behaviors and psychological states to identify moments when patients are at risk of deviating from their diet. By employing a machine learning algorithm, the system delivers timely interventions to help patients stay on track with their dietary goals. The aim is to reduce the frequency of dietary lapses and improve overall weight loss outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are seeking to lose weight and improve their dietary habits.
Not a fit: Patients who are not actively trying to lose weight or who have severe eating disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss strategies and improved health outcomes for individuals with obesity and related cardiovascular conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown that similar just-in-time adaptive interventions can be feasible and effective in reducing dietary lapses, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldstein, Stephanie Paige — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Goldstein, Stephanie Paige
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.