Lose 2 Win A Novel Method to Motivate Weight Loss Maintenance Among College Students (L2W)
Overweight, Obese
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Overweight focused on measuring Weight loss, Weight maintenance, Contingency Management, College students, Financial incentives
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-24 years of age
- University of Minnesota Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Plan on enrolling at the U of Minnesota through Spring 2013
- BMI greater than or equal to 26 and less than or equal to 35.5
- Have working internet and phone access
- Ability to read/write English
- Ability to safely engage in exercise
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Prior or planned weight loss surgery
- Having a special diet or being a member of an "organized weight loss program"
- Diagnosis of Diabetes
- Have had Binge Eating Disorder
- Have lost greater than or equal to 10 pounds in the last 3 months
Sites / Locations
- University of Minnesota
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
No Intervention
Experimental
Contest Plus
Control
Contest Only
The Contest Plus group were eligible to receive the financial incentives for weight loss maintenance at three monthly follow ups; weeks 16, 20 and 24. Eligible participants completed online surveys and in person weigh ins verifying weight maintenance. In addition to the financial incentives, participants in this group had bi-weekly in person meetings with a Registered Dietician during phase 2 (week 16-24) of the trial. They also received an in home scale to monitor weight daily.
The Control condition did not receive any intervention and were not eligible to win the lottery based incentive. Participants completed follow surveys (weeks 16, 20 and 24) and received remuneration for completing surveys and in person weigh in.
The Contest only group were eligible to receive the financial incentives for weight loss maintenance for maintaining weight lost at three monthly follow ups; weeks 16, 20 and 24. Eligible participants completed online surveys and in person weigh ins verifying weight maintenance.