Intensive Longitudinal Assessment of Stress and Stress-related Concepts Across a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
Purpose
Examine the association between variability in individual stress and related concepts with weight loss, physical activity, and sleep across a behavioral weight loss program
Condition
- Individual Stress and Weight Loss
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Enrolled in a KUMC community-based weight loss program centered in a metropolitan area of a Midwest state. Based on this criteria, we will anticipate participants are greater than 18 years of age, and have obesity - Must own a smart phone and be willing to download the mobile application to receive text messages
Exclusion Criteria
- Report a current medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that could affect body weight. - Current psychological condition that is untreated, hospitalization for a psychological condition within the past 12 months, or not being on a stable dose of treatment for at least 6 months. - Clinically diagnosed depression. - Is not fluent in writing or speaking the English language. - Mobility limitations so they are unable to perform physical activity. - Family member currently enrolled in the study or has a family member that previously participated in the study.
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Recruiting Locations
Kirmayer Fitness Center
Kansas City, Kansas 66103
Kansas City, Kansas 66103
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center