The objective of this protocol is to adapt and pilot test an existing lifestyle modification intervention for weight loss for women with overweight or obesity who have had a recent false positive mammography screen. The purpose of this pilot trial is to establish feasibility of Connect Online to Engage Change Tool (CONECT) to promote weight loss through increased physical activity and diet change.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
14
1 monthly in person + 1 monthly telephone + 4 monthly email contact for behavior modification. Focus on motivation, self efficacy and information provision.
Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States
feasibility-participant engagement and retention
recruitment of 30 participants with 70% retention at 12 weeks
Time frame: 12 weeks
feasibility-intervention adherence
Completion of 80% of intention components including wearing Fitbit tracker, completed of the weekly weightings, answering emails, attending intervention sessions
Time frame: 12 weeks
Change in autonomous motivation
Motivation assessment and feedback.
Time frame: 12 weeks and 24 weeks
Steps per day
participants will be asked to use the Fitbit Heart Rate (HR) Physical Activity Monitor to track daily steps and minutes of physical activity.
Time frame: 12 and 24 weeks
Total minutes of weekly physical activity
assessed by 7 day Physical Activity Recall Scale (PAR)
Time frame: 12 and 24 weeks
Daily caloric goals
assessed by Automated Self-Administered (ASA) 24
Time frame: 12 and 24 weeks
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