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NCT02688621 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Internet Assisted Obesity Treatment Enhanced With Financial Incentives
A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Vermont.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 418
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT02688621: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by University of Vermont.
NCT02688621 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by University of Vermont. The registered enrollment target is 418 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (49% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02688621, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by University of Vermont.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 418 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether the addition of financial incentives to a high-quality, online behavioral weight loss intervention produces better weight losses than the online treatment alone.
Primary Outcome
Weight will be measured at baseline, 2, 6 months. Weight loss at 6 months will be calculated as kg lost from baseline.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Internet Only
- BEHAVIORAL Internet + Incentives
Study Locations (2)
South Carolina
- University of South Carolina - Columbia
Vermont
- Behavioral Weight Management Program/Univ of Vermont - Burlington
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 418 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-04-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-08-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02688621 record still lists
NCT02688621 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 418 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 (49% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Internet Only is the first listed.
NCT02688621 reports a single indexed study location in South Carolina, Vermont.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02688621 about?
NCT02688621 is a clinical study titled "Internet Assisted Obesity Treatment Enhanced With Financial Incentives". The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial to evaluate whether the addition of financial incentives to a high-quality, online behavioral weight loss intervention produces better weight losses than the online treatment alone.
What is the current status of trial NCT02688621?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 418 participants. The study started on 2016-04-11. Estimated completion is 2019-08-02.
What conditions does trial NCT02688621 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02688621?
The interventions under investigation include: Internet Only (BEHAVIORAL), Internet + Incentives (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02688621?
This trial is sponsored by University of Vermont, which has 162 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02688621 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across South Carolina, Vermont. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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