SMARTer Weight Loss Management

Launched by NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · May 8, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The SMARTer Weight Loss Management trial is a research study looking at different ways to help people lose weight, specifically for those struggling with obesity. The trial compares a new approach called the SMARTer intervention, which provides tailored support based on individual needs, to a standard weight loss program known as the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), and a control group that only receives general information about weight loss. The goal is to see if the SMARTer intervention can help participants lose weight effectively while being more affordable than the standard program.

To participate in this study, you need to be over 18 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, and weigh less than 396 pounds. You’ll also need to have a smartphone and be willing to use the SMARTer app for the duration of the 12-month study. Participants should plan to live in the Chicagoland area during this time and should not be enrolled in any other weight loss program. Throughout the trial, participants will receive support and guidance to help them reach their weight loss goals, and researchers will carefully track costs and outcomes to determine the best options for weight management in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Over 18 years old
• • BMI of ≥25, weight \<396 lbs
• • Must own a Smartphone, and be willing to install the SMARTer app
• • Participants must also plan to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of their participation (i.e., 12 months)
• • 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