mpwR

mPWR is a 3-month behavioral weight loss research study testing the effectiveness of a personalized diet and physical activity prescription, and identifying factors that predict response to weight management treatment. The weight loss program involves digital tools including an iPhone app, wifi enabled digital scale, Fitbit activity tracker, and a Continuous Glucose Monitoring system. Participants also have weekly remote meetings with a weight loss coach.

t2 Connect

The T2 Connect study examines innovative ways to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and weight loss in adults who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. This is a 12-week research study that tests a weight loss program that uses an iPhone app, digital health tools, and visits with a weight loss coach.

impact

The IMPACT study was funded by the National Cancer Institute and tested a mobile health program using Fitbit activity trackers and Facebook to improve physical activity among young adult cancer survivors.

well body

Evaluating whether regular weight and physical activity tracking using wireless technology helps African American breast cancer survivors to better regulate their weight, dietary behaviors, and physical activity.

refit

Designed specifically to help men improve their eating and exercise to lose weight through a combination of online and in-person sessions meeting men's unique needs.

smart moms

Testing a smartphone-based program targeted towards mothers and children with the goals to help mothers lose a little weight and to encourage the reduction of sugary beverages in their child's diet.

weigh study

Studies the careful tracking of weight using self-monitoring technology for weight loss in adults. Based on weight, related diet and physical activity choices are encouraged in order to reach weight goals.

Teen weight loss study

Examines the role of support in a group-based weight loss program for adolescents. Study participants are enrolled in a behavioral weight loss program with social support delivered through in-person and virtual modes.

pod study

Delivers weight loss information via podcast.

healthefamilies

Compares two internet-based behavioral intervention approaches designed to improve diet and increase physical activity of families. The interventions use the parent as the agent of change to promote healthy weight in the family.

way to health

Targets obesity at the worksite with an environmental intervention, an environmental intervention plus an Internet intervention, and an environmental intervention plus the Internet intervention plus financial incentives.

sisters in health

Addresses whether a physical activity enhanced behavioral weight loss program will yield more favorable weight loss outcomes in African American women.

SNAP

SNAP is designed to teach young adults aged 18-35 strategies that can help them adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the weight gain that typically occurs in this age group. This study is testing two novel approaches: a Small Changes approach based on small daily changes in intake and activity, and a Large Changes approach which focuses on creating a weight loss buffer against weight gains over time.

LOSE NOW PA

Lose Now PA integrates an Internet-delivered weight loss program into the primary care setting by allowing primary care providers to monitor their patients’ adherence to the program and their weight outcomes.

CHOICE

CHOICE (Choose Healthy Options Consciously Everyday) focused on making simple changes in the diets of healthy overweight men and women ages 18-65 in order to lose weight. Participants were randomized to replace caloric beverages with water or diet beverages in order to achieve modest calorie deficits each day compared to general healthy lifestyle recommendations.

EARLY TAXONOMY

The EARLY Taxonomy study is designed to decompose the interventions in the NIH-funded Early Adult Reduction of weight through LifestYle (EARLY) Consortium to discover which behavior change techniques are used and which of these techniques are important for weight control and promoting healthy behaviors in young adults.  The Consortium consists of 7 trials across the country simed at reducing weight or preventing unhealthy weight gain in young adults (including SNAP above).

FIT MOMS

FitMoms/Mamas Activas is an intervention to reduce post-partum weight retention in English and Spanish speaking low-income women participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in California.  The intervention combines a web and mobile intervention with periodic in person groups.

LOSE NOW NC

Lose Now NC combines monthly group sessions with an interactive Internet program to help overweight adults in the Kannapolis, NC area lose weight and adopt healthier diet and exercise habits.

HEALTHELIFE

HealtheLife is a weight loss study examining different types of support within an online comprehensive behavioral weight loss program for overweight adults.  Participants are randomized to receive individualized therapy via e-mail feedback from their therapist or group therapy through weekly online chat sessions led by a therapist.

STEP UP

Step Up examines methods to improve weight loss and exercise participation in healthy overweight men and women ages 18 to 55 years old.