A new approach to weight loss management
SMARTer Weight Loss Management
This study is testing a new weight loss program to see if it can help people with diabetes lose weight as effectively as a standard program while being more affordable.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 492 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Florida State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT05861973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The SMARTer trial is a randomized controlled trial that compares an adaptive weight loss intervention to the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and usual care. It aims to determine if the SMARTer intervention can achieve similar weight loss results as DPP while being more cost-effective. Participants will be assessed at multiple time points over a year to evaluate weight loss outcomes and the economic feasibility of the interventions. The study seeks to provide valuable insights into the affordability and effectiveness of behavioral weight loss strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with a BMI of 25 or higher who own a smartphone and plan to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the study.
Not a fit: Patients with recent cardiovascular events, diabetes requiring insulin, or those with eating disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible and cost-effective weight loss management option for patients struggling with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar adaptive intervention approaches, but this specific method is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old * BMI of ≥25, weight \<396 lbs * Must own a Smartphone, and be willing to install the SMARTer app * Not enrolled in a formal weight loss program Exclusion Criteria: * Cerebrovascular accident or myocardial infarction within six months of enrollment * Diabetes treated with insulin * Pregnancy, lactation or intended pregnancy * Active suicidal ideation * Anorexia or bulimia * Requiring an assistive device for mobility * Taking weight loss medications, such as GLP-1 agonists
Where this trial is running
Tallahassee, Florida
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bonnie Spring, PhD — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Keri A Gladhill, PhD
- Email: keri.gladhill@med.fsu.edu
- Phone: 850-645-5401
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.