Fit for Duty: mHealth Intervention for Weight Gain Prevention (NCT06110273) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fit for Duty: mHealth Intervention for Weight Gain Prevention
United States350 participantsStarted 2023-12-11
Plain-language summary
Weight gain is disproportionately high among young adults compared to other age groups and of particular concern in the military, which is comprised largely of young adults, as obesity has emerged as a threat to national security. Despite the critical need to address weight gain in young military personnel who can face discharge for failing to meet weight standards, there is currently no evidence-based programs available to them. This study aims to adapt an evidence-based weight gain prevention intervention for delivery in a young adult, active-duty military population using mobile technology to prevent weight gain over 2 years .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 39 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age 18-39
* body mass index (BMI) of 21-30 kg/m\^2
* own a smartphone with a data and text messaging plan;
* Active-Duty military personnel stationed at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Joint Base San Antonio - Ft. Sam Houston, Sheppard Air Force Base or Keesler Air Force Base
* Anticipate being at their Station 12 months or more
* Willing and able to wear a Fitbit activity tracker daily for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months.
* Previous surgical procedure for weight loss in past 5 years or planned weight loss surgery in the next year.
* Past diagnosis of or receiving treatment for a clinically diagnosed eating disorder (anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa).
* Another member of the household is a participant in this same study
* Currently participating in a commercial weight loss program
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.