International Weight Control Registry

Purpose

The IWCR is a global scientific study aimed at better understanding the opportunities and barriers for reducing the prevalence of obesity by collecting information from people who have experience with weight management in their everyday lives. The investigators seek to gather information on a wide range of weight management experiences, ranging from weight loss and weight loss maintenance to weight gain and inability to lose weight.

Conditions

  • Weight Loss
  • Overweight
  • Obesity

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • The IWCR is open to anyone 18 years or older who is considering weight loss, is actively engaged in weight loss, or has previously attempted weight loss (including successful and unsuccessful attempts)

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Minors, below the age of 18 2. Adults who are not able to give informed consent online and complete online surveys

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational [Patient Registry]
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Other

Recruiting Locations

University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas 66160
Contact:
Anna M Gorczyca, PhD
agorczyca@ku.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Tufts University

Study Contact

James E Friedman, MPH
205-962-8185
jfriedman@uabmc.edu