Examining stress and weight loss in a behavioral program
Intensive Longitudinal Assessment of Stress and Stress-related Concepts Across a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention: INSTANT Study
This study looks at how stress affects weight loss, exercise, and sleep in people taking part in a community weight loss program using a mobile app to track their progress.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kansas Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Fairway, Kansas and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06668259 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how variations in individual stress levels and related concepts impact weight loss, physical activity, and sleep among participants in a community-based weight loss program. Participants will use a mobile application to receive text messages that facilitate intensive longitudinal assessments of their stress and weight loss journey. The study aims to gather data that could help understand the relationship between stress and weight management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with obesity who are enrolled in a community-based weight loss program and own a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with untreated psychological conditions, significant mobility limitations, or those not fluent in English may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how managing stress can enhance weight loss efforts and overall health.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, previous studies have indicated a connection between stress management and weight loss outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Enrolled in a community-based weight loss program centered in a metropolitan area of a Midwest state. Based on this criteria, we will anticipate participants are greater than 18 years of age, and have obesity. * Must own a smart phone and be willing to download the mobile application to receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Report a current medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that could affect body weight. * Current psychological condition (including clinically diagnosed depression) that is untreated, hospitalization for a psychological condition within the past 12 months, or not being on a stable dose of treatment for at least 6 months. * Is not fluent in writing or speaking the English language. * Mobility limitations so they are unable to perform physical activity. * Family member currently enrolled in the study or has a family member that previously participated in the study.
Where this trial is running
Fairway, Kansas and 1 other locations
- Fairway North — Fairway, Kansas, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Kirmayer Fitness Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chelsea Kracht
- Email: ckracht@kumc.edu
- Phone: 913-588-1655
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.