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 Thirty
(30) significantly overweight youth are needed for a NEW four (4) month
pilot study to start mid June 2013. This study will
evaluate a new approach to weight loss, focusing on eliminating problem
foods and cutting down food amounts by utilizing a self-help iPhone app.
The app was designed by
Dr. Robert Pretlow, a
pediatrician and childhood obesity specialist, in Seattle, WA. Dr. Pretlow
has published a
book about what's really behind the childhood obesity epidemic, as
well as published obesity research in peer-reviewed journals. He
speaks frequently at obesity conferences worldwide, most recently
presenting in Budapest, Hungary, and was featured on an
ABC News story about the W8Loss2Go app.
The self-help app allows participants to track their progress and learn
techniques to eliminate problem foods and reduce amounts of table
foods, which they consume in excess. Sections in the app, such as
motivation, dealing with cravings, self-esteem, fun activities, coping
skills, and stress management techniques, facilitate these goals.
Requirements to participate in this weight loss app study are as
follows:
1. Your age must be between 13 and 21.
2. You must be significantly overweight.
3. You must have a committed desire to lose weight.
If you are accepted into the study you will be lent an iPhone 4S for the
4 month study and receive compensation of $50 per month, if all
requirements are met. You must agree to the following:
1. Meet with investigators for an initial 4 hour group instructional
meeting to explain the study, sign parental/participant consents and
upload the iPhones.
2. Enter app data DAILY, as requested by investigators. (Usually 1-5
minutes of time).
3.
Weigh-in
daily (a special wireless scale connected to the app
will be lent to you for the study period).
4. Test all the app features.
5. Respond to mentor/investigator messages via text and voice messaging
within 24 hours.
6. Interact with an assigned study participant as a weight loss buddy.
7. Participate in weekly telephone appointments with investigators (15
min.).
8. Attend group meetings
(1 per month, 2 hours), including weigh-in.
9. Complete an exit questionnaire, meet with investigators for a final
weigh in and return iPhones and equipment.
10. Your parents must agree to the above and they must agree that they
will not take the iPhone away from you during the Pilot study for
disciplinary or other reasons.
11. Parental involvement with the study will be encouraged but not
required. iPhone use will include a parental option for
restrictions on rated video types, other apps access, and a parental
controls web browser.
Investigators will monitor participant weight loss progress and offer
support and encouragement but WILL NOT OFFER SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL OR
MEDICAL ADVICE. This study has been approved by the Northwest
University Human Subjects Review Board. If you have any further
questions, please call 206.790.1673.
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