Contingency Management to Promote Weight Loss in Low Income Adults
Overweight

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Overweight focused on measuring Overweight, Obesity, Contingency Management
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- age between 18 and 55 years
- body mass index in kg/m2 (BMI) between 25 and 39.9
- resting blood pressure between 90/60 and 140/90
- ability to speak English and read at the 6th grade level
- willingness to be randomly assigned to one of two groups
Exclusion Criteria:
- any serious acute or chronic medical problems that may impact dietary or exercise regimens
- psychiatric conditions
Sites / Locations
- University of Connecticut Health Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
A
B
Participants assigned to Group A will receive the DPP manual (Wing & Gillis, 1996), a behavioral weight-loss program with demonstrated efficacy in facilitating weight loss. Participants in Group A will be instructed to read a section of the manual each week and complete suggested activities. They will also meet with the research staff once a week for weigh-in and supportive counseling.
Participants assigned to Group B will receive the DPP manual and will meet with research staff each week for weigh-in and supportive counseling. They will also receive contingency management or the opportunity to earn draws with the chance of winning prizes for losing weight and completing healthy activities.