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NCT05530538 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
BrainWeighve App Feasibility Study
A NA study of Weight Loss and Obesity and Overweight, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 38
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05530538: Recruiting NA study of Weight Loss and Obesity and Overweight, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
NCT05530538 is a NA study of Weight Loss and Obesity and Overweight that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 38 participants, below the 1,501-participant average among 116 other Weight Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05530538, a NA study of Weight Loss and Obesity and Overweight, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 38 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Childhood obesity within the United States has been a growing concern over the past number of years, and if not addressed, leads to detrimental health outcomes for youth as they move into adulthood. The literature suggests that over-eating, especially when framed in terms of food addiction, plays a key role in this epidemic; however, treatment options are time intensive, posing a profound logistical barrier for both the child and parent and often limits or prevents engagement. As research within the field of mHealth has grown, technology-based interventions have gained traction, specifically interactive smartphone applications (apps). Displacement theory, although not new, has been understudied yet provides a strong explanation and treatment plan for addictive type behaviors. The core of this theory posits that problems which one feels they cannot face nor avoid leads to repetitive and irrepressible behaviors; however, if a healthy coping behavior can be learned and utilized, then the unhealthy behavior will cease. The theory lends itself well to being adapted into an mHealth format, making it more easily accessible and more widely used. Grounded in displacement theory, the proposed study aims to develop an app-based weight loss intervention for adolescents with obesity. Information gained regarding the feasibility and acceptability of such an intervention can potentially be replicated and applied to other populations with various addictive behaviors. Helping those with addictive behaviors in a format that has little to no logistical barriers can have a substantial impact on public health. A novel smartphone app will be designed by key stakeholders and refined through the course of the study. 38 total adolescents (14-21 years old) with %BMIp85 will be recruited via various sources (e.g., clinic referrals, flyers, social media advertising) to participate in one of two stages of the study: the beta testing stage or the trial stage. Beta testing will enroll one group o
Primary Outcome
Daily engagement as measured by minutes per day each participant spent in the app
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL BrainWeighve App
Study Locations (1)
California
- UCLA Marion Davies Children's Center - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 38 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT05530538 shows while recruiting
NCT05530538 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 38 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,501-participant average among 116 other Weight Loss trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Weight Loss appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which BrainWeighve App is the first listed.
NCT05530538 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05530538 about?
NCT05530538 is a clinical study titled "BrainWeighve App Feasibility Study". Childhood obesity within the United States has been a growing concern over the past number of years, and if not addressed, leads to detrimental health outcomes for youth as they move into adulthood. The literature suggests that over-eating, especially when framed in terms of food addiction, plays a ...
What is the current status of trial NCT05530538?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 38 participants. The study started on 2023-11-01. Estimated completion is 2027-07.
What conditions does trial NCT05530538 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Weight Loss, Obesity and Overweight.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05530538?
The interventions under investigation include: BrainWeighve App (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05530538?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05530538 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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