Optimizing Self-Monitoring Feedback Delivery for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn how to best provide weekly feedback on individual progress toward intervention goals during a weight loss program.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age greater than or equal to 18 years * BMI greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m2 * Weight less than or equal to 175 kg (due to scale limit) * Own a smartphone compatible with Fitbit (e.g., an Apple iPhone running iOS 16.4 or higher or Android smartphone running Android 11 or higher) with a cellular and data plan Exclusion Criteria: * Weight greater than 175 kg (due to a weight limit of the study-provided scale) * Smartphone device owned deemed incompatible with the Fitbit App * History of bariatric surgery or plans to obtain bariatric surgery during the study period * Current use of weight loss medications, or use of weight loss medications in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening * Currently participating in a weight-loss program * Weight loss of greater than or equal to 10 lbs in the 6 months prior to initial pre-screening * Physical limitations that prevent walking at a brisk pace for at least 10 minutes without stopping * Use of a pacemaker or other impla