Clinical trial · Interventional
Feasibility of a Social Media-based Weight Loss Program for Low Socioeconomic Status Individuals
A Pilot Intervention Study to Examine the Feasibility of a Social Media-Based Weight Loss Program for Low Socioeconomic Status Individuals
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The purpose of this study is to see if it is practical to use social media-based and traditional online weight loss intervention components among low socioeconomic status participants using the Facebook social media (SM) and Fitbit self-monitoring platforms. Also, the study will test the effectiveness of recruiting participants via social media and at community events and locations. The results of this study will be used to inform future research studies.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (3)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Physical Activity | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Social Support | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Physical Activity + Diet + Social media
- description
- Educational materials for the proposed study will be delivered via a secret social media Facebook group. These materials will promote simple, attainable forms of Physical Activity and lasting diet changes. A study moderator will deliver weekly communications to the Facebook group providing intervention content including social support, social competition and comparison, and social rewards
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Physical Activity
- Behavioral: Diet
- Behavioral: Social Support
Primary outcomes (2)
- measure
- Ratio or participants screened to patients completing 12-week measures
- timeFrame
- Up to 12 weeks
- description
- This is a measure of feasibility
- measure
- Average score of adapted INSHAPE computer-based questionnaire
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 35 Years
- Maximum age
- 65 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * able to speak English * regular access to an internet-enabled device that can be synched with the Fitbit wristband * Body mass index (BMI) 25-40 kg/m\^2 * \< 30 minutes per day of self-reported moderate or vigorous physical activity * Considered eligible for Ohio Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) income guidelines * located in the greater Cleveland metropolitan area * not pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant * answers 'no' to all questions on the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or is cleared in writing by a physician * does not have a recent history of alcohol or drug abuse or is in treatment * does not have schizophrenia Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet all inclusion criteria
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