Becoming United in Lifestyle Decisions

Last updated: April 23, 2025
Sponsor: University of Connecticut
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Obesity

Hypertriglyceridemia

Treatment

Joint Feedback

Core Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) intervention

Autonomy Support Training

Clinical Study ID

NCT05796141
HR22-0023
1R01DK132386-01
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this project is to investigate how to enhance the effects of an online-only (mHealth) couples weight loss program. This study will use an innovative methodological framework, the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), to test four different strategies for weight loss and partner support in addition to a core intervention (i.e., dyadic action planning, joint feedback on goal progress, autonomy support training, and home environment modifications).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Married/cohabitating couple - both partners must be eligible

  • BMI between 25-55kg/m2

  • English speaking/reading

  • Have a smartphone and reliable internet access

  • Have active email address

  • Willing to videoconference

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Report being unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping

  • Are currently participating in weight loss treatment, have a history of bariatricsurgery, or lost ≥5% in the past 6-months

  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study period

  • Report chest pain or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity ReadinessQuestionnaire

  • Report a medical condition that could jeopardize their safety in a weight controlprogram with diet and exercise guidelines

  • Report conditions that, in the judgment of the PI, would render them unlikely tofollow the protocol (e.g. dementia)

Study Design

Total Participants: 736
Treatment Group(s): 5
Primary Treatment: Joint Feedback
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 13, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • UConn's Weight Management Research Group

    Hartford, Connecticut 06103
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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