Using financial incentives to help people lose weight and monitor their diets
Log2Lose: Incenting weight loss and dietary self-monitoring in real-time to improve weight management
This study is looking at how offering rewards can help people lose weight and keep track of what they eat, using mobile apps to make it easier, so if you're trying to manage your weight, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099400 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how financial incentives can encourage individuals to lose weight and keep track of their dietary habits. Participants will be involved in a program that tests different approaches to incentivizing weight loss and self-monitoring, aiming to determine which method is most effective over time. The study will utilize mobile technology to facilitate real-time tracking and support for participants. By understanding the impact of these incentives, the research seeks to improve long-term weight management outcomes for individuals struggling with obesity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over the age of 21 who are seeking to lose weight and improve their dietary habits.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in weight loss or dietary changes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss programs that help individuals maintain their weight loss over the long term.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using financial incentives to promote short-term weight loss, but this research aims to explore their effectiveness for long-term outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cadmusbertram, Lisa Anne — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Cadmusbertram, Lisa Anne
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.