Examining Valence-based Effects in Self-Monitoring Feedback Messages

Part of paid clinical trials in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Sponsor
University of Virginia
Study ID
NCT07292389
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Obesity & Overweight
  • Obesity (Disorder)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Positive Reinforcement — BEHAVIORAL
    Feedback composed by a study interventionist that focuses exclusively on positively reinforcing the participant's progress toward achieving their goals.
  • Positive Reinforcement + Areas for Change — BEHAVIORAL
    Feedback provided by a study interventionist that combines positive reinforcement of the participant's progress with constructive guidance on areas for improvement to support successful goal attainment.

Study Details

The purpose of this research study is to learn how to identify the most effective ways to provide weekly feedback on participants' progress toward intervention goals during a weight loss program.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 23, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
Jun 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
127 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Self Monitoring Feedback
    Participants in this study will complete a 60-minute "Weight Loss 101" session and use study-provided tools to record their daily food intake, physical activity, and weight. After a one-week run-in period, they will begin receiving weekly feedback messages. The content and emphasis of these messages will differ between 2 conditions: positive reinforcement vs. positive reinforcement + areas for change.

Primary Outcome Measure

Weight change [ Time Frame: 7 days ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of VirginiaCharlottesvilleVirginia22901
Maddie Glover, B.S.
[email protected]
4342432387
Teace Markwalter, MPH, CHES
[email protected]
540-239-6283

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