Brief Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment vs. Weight Watchers
Obesity, Overweight
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity focused on measuring behavioral weight loss treatment, brief behavioral treatment, commercial weight loss programs, Weight Watchers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 21-65 years BMI 27-45 kg/m2 Able to sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Women who are pregnant, nursing, less than 6 months postpartum, or plan to become pregnant during course of study Individuals who report a medical condition that would affect the safety and/or efficacy of a weight management program involving dietary change and physical activity (e.g., heart disease, cancer) Individuals with major psychiatric illness that would interfere with protocol adherence Individuals who are currently participating in a weight loss program or taking weight loss medication or lost >=5% of body weight during 6 months prior to screening Recent (within the past 12 months) participation in Weight Watchers
Sites / Locations
- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center/The Miriam Hospital