Sensor-based Just-in Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) Targeting Eating Behavior

Last updated: August 7, 2024
Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

2

Condition

Hypertriglyceridemia

Obesity

Treatment

Eat Slower Intervention

Eat Less Intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06547320
R01DK122473
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a sensor device called an Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) that is worn on eyeglasses can be used with a smartphone to change eating behavior. Participants will wear the device for one week of no-intervention observation. They will then test behavioral interventions focused on eating for two weeks. The researchers hypothesize that messages sent to a smartphone that are based on information from the AIM can reduce the amount of food that is eaten and slow eating.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 45 kg/m-squared

  • Weight stable within 5% in the past 6 months

  • Self-reports basic familiarity with use of a smartphone

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed diabetes (type 1 and 2)

  • Any poorly controlled medical condition that could affect weight and/or eatingbehavior (e.g., hypothyroidism)

  • Medical conditions or use of medications or diets/supplements known to affect energyregulation or appetite

  • Difficulty chewing or swallowing

  • Diagnosed eating disorder

  • Night or shift work

  • Current participation in a weight loss program

  • History of bariatric surgery

  • Current pregnancy or lactation within the past 1 year, or planning a pregnancyduring the study participation period

  • Consuming a medically-prescribed or unusual diet (e.g., macrobiotic)

  • Food allergies or sensitivities, or other conditions which result in avoidance of awide range of foods (e.g. celiac disease, tree nut allergy)

  • Reported recreational drug use

  • Report of conditions that would significantly interfere with an ability to followthe protocol including terminal illness, substance abuse, or other significantuncontrolled psychiatric problem

Study Design

Total Participants: 90
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Eat Slower Intervention
Phase: 2
Study Start date:
August 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Boston University

    Boston, Massachusetts 02215
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • The Miriam Hospital Weight Control and Diabetes Resarch Center

    Providence, Rhode Island 02903
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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