Using Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Delivery of Weight Loss Treatment

Last updated: August 7, 2024
Sponsor: Drexel University
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes Prevention

Obesity

Weight Loss

Treatment

AI-optimized Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment

Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment

Clinical Study ID

NCT05231824
R01DK12564
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Project ReLearn is testing the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an Artificial Intelligence system for optimizing weight loss coaching. Participants are randomized to a 1-year weekly gold standard behavioral weight loss remote (video) group treatment or the AI-optimized treatment, which is made up of a combination of remote group treatment, short video call and automated message. In the AI-optimized condition, the system monitors outcomes (via wireless scale, mobile phone app, and wristworn tracker) and, each week, assigns each participant the treatments they have responding to the best, within certain time constraints.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals must be of overweight or obese BMI (27-50 kg/m)

  • Individuals must be adults (aged 18-70)

  • Able and willing to engage in the remote program

  • Able to engage in physical activity (defined as walking two city blocks withoutstopping)

  • Individuals must also provide consent for the research team to contact theirpersonal physician if necessary, to provide clearance or to consult about rapidweight loss

  • Access and willingness to use an Apple or Android smartphone

  • Satisfactory completion of all enrollment procedures

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Medical condition (e.g., cancer, type I diabetes, psychosis, full-threshold eatingdisorder) that may pose a risk to the participant during intervention or cause achange in weight

  • Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next 12months

  • Recently began or changed the dosage of medication that can cause significant changein weight

  • History of bariatric surgery

  • Weight loss of > 5% in the previous 3 months

Study Design

Total Participants: 336
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: AI-optimized Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 22, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
March 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
    United States

    Site Not Available

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