This research is to develop a virtual weight loss and weight maintenance program through dietary modifications for adults with obesity. Although scientific studies have shown the feasibility of rapid and safe dietary weight loss and subsequent weight maintenance, no efficacious dietary weight management program is widely available, and thus bariatric surgery remains the most reliable approach for weight loss/management. Safe and effective dietary weight loss and subsequent weight maintenance require flexible, individualized advice by an experienced dietitian/nutritionist.
EMPOWER is a remote weight management program utilizing an online textbook platform, E-Text, and mobile web application. EMPOWER is a two-year program: 1-year intervention, 1-year follow up. Data is collected via FFQ (NIH DHQIII), daily weighing using a wifi-enabled scale, and 24-hour dietary records via the web application. EMPOWER consists of 19 online sessions (45 minutes/each) and 3 individual advising sessions with an RD. EMPOWER aims to improve health parameters related to obesity, such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Health parameters will be monitored primarily by the subject's personal physician. Any test results will be sent to the EMPOWER research team for analysis via REDCap. EMPOWER team consists of social workers in addition to nutrition experts. The social work team aims to monitor and improve lifestyle, stress management, and behavior.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
31
Participants attend group and individual dietary education sessions. Participants create a diet plan that satisfies their needs. Participants aim to lose 1 pound weekly until a BMI of 25 is reached. Participants are evaluated through daily self-weighing, dietary records, and food frequency questionnaires.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Body weight
Body weight in kilograms measured on a standard scale (Withings, US)
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 6 month, 12 month, 18 month, and 24 month
Waist circumference
Waist circumference in centimeters measured using a standard measuring tape
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 6 month,12 month, 24 month
Hip circumference
Hip circumference in centimeters measured using a standard measuring tape
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 6 month, 12 month, 24 month
Body composition
Body fat measured using InBody 270
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 6 month, 12 month, 24 month
Body composition
lean mass measured using InBody 270
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 6 month, 12 month, 24 month
Protein Intake
Protein intake in grams and grams/100 kilo-calories using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 12 month
Protein Intake
Protein intake in grams and grams/100 kilo-calories using a 24-hour record
Time frame: Periodically from baseline (0 month) to 12 month
Fiber Intake
Fiber intake in grams and grams/100 kilo-calories using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 12 month
Fiber Intake
Fiber intake in grams and grams/100 kilo-calories using a 24-hour record
Time frame: Periodically from baseline (0 month) to 12 month
Health parameters as identified by subject's personal physician
Tests may include but are not limited to CBC, CMP, Lipid panel
Time frame: As ordered by personal physician from baseline (0 month) to 24 months
Blood pressure
Blood pressure measured as systolic/diastolic. Two measurements will be taken with subjects at rest. Measurements will be averaged.
Time frame: Change from baseline (0 month) to 6 month, 12 month, 24 month
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