To assess the feasibility to translate an automated weight loss message intervention to a weight loss clinic population. Aim 1: To assess feasibility of translating the intervention in a clinic for patients who recently completed a structured weight loss program. Aim 2: To assess the ability to capture a trajectory of self-reported weight over 6 months through an automated intervention.
The investigators will recruit 100 participants who are clients at the Duke Diet and Fitness Center. At baseline the investigators will collect demographic information such as, their age, weight, education. When participants complete their respective program at the DFC they will receive a daily weight loss sustaining text message at 8:00 A.M. for 60 days. Participants will also receive weekly messages for 6 months asking them to self-report their weight. Thereafter, they will receive an automated message monthly for 18 months asking them to self-report their weight.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
Duke University Medical Center, Diet and Fitness Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Subject's weight loss
The study is being done to asses the ability to translate an automated weight loss message intervention to a weight loss clinic population.
Time frame: 2 years
Percentage of subjects who self-report weight to the clinic
Time frame: 2 years
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