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NCT02538783 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Weigh Forward, Financial Incentives for Maintenance of Weight Loss
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 259
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02538783: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT02538783 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 259 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (68% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02538783, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 259 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of financial incentives in improving and maintaining weight loss.
Primary Outcome
Among participants who lost 5 kg or more of baseline weight prior to randomization, assess the effectiveness of escalating lottery rewards, relative to the control group, on maintenance of weight loss after 6 months of intervention
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Escalating Lottery
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 259 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-04-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02538783 record still lists
NCT02538783 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 259 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (68% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Escalating Lottery is the first listed.
NCT02538783 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02538783 about?
NCT02538783 is a clinical study titled "The Weigh Forward, Financial Incentives for Maintenance of Weight Loss". This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of financial incentives in improving and maintaining weight loss.
What is the current status of trial NCT02538783?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 259 participants. The study started on 2016-05-01. Estimated completion is 2018-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT02538783 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02538783?
The interventions under investigation include: Escalating Lottery (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02538783?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02538783 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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