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 Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Enrolled in a 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 4273837, Kansas 4273857 66103
Contact:
Chelsea Kracht
913-588-1655
ckracht@kumc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center

Study Contact

Chelsea Kracht
913-588-1655
ckracht@kumc.edu