Choosing AVOID or RESIST to help weight management

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares participants who choose a self-regulatory strategy (AVOID or RESIST) with those randomized to a strategy in the parent AVOID-RESIST program, all within the WW digital weight-management platform for 6 months. The goal is to see if active choice improves adherence, retention, and engagement. Adults with BMI 25-45 kg/m2, who speak English and can complete study assessments, will participate; lead site is Cedars-Sinai with collaboration from UC Riverside, Northeastern University, and WW. Participants will be assigned to one of four arms in the randomized group and CHOICE participants will select their preferred strategy to support behavior change per WW recommendations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older
* BMI between 25-45 kg/m2
* Read, write, and speak English with acceptable visual acuity

Exclusion Criteria:

* Currently enrolled in weight loss interventions or undergoing bariatric surgery
* Pregnant women
* Individuals for whom weight loss may be contraindicated (e.g., unstable coronary artery disease, end-stage disease, active cancer treatment, uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetes, portal hypertension, drug/alcohol abuse)
* Individuals who have pacemakers or other electronic medical device implantations
* Individuals with severe cognitive delays or visual/hearing impairment
* Individuals who are unable or unwilling to complete the study assessments / measurements
* Individuals currently subscribed to a meal delivery service who are unwilling to pause their subscription for the duration of the study

Where it's running

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  Beverly Hills, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sarah Salvy, PhD — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Julissa Ruiz, BS
• Email: julissa.ruiz@cshs.org
• Phone: (310) 602-4169

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.