๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-05

Becoming United in Lifestyle Decisions (NCT05796141)

Optimizing a Couples-Based mHealth Intervention for Weight Management

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Connecticut

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this project is to investigate how to enhance the effects of an online-only (mHealth) couples weight loss program. This study will use an innovative methodological framework, the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), to test four different strategies for weight loss and partner support in addition to a core intervention (i.e., dyadic action planning, joint feedback on goal progress, autonomy support training, and home environment modifications).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UConn's Weight Management Research Group โ€” Hartford, Connecticut

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Core Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL) intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Dyadic Action Planning (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Joint Feedback (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Autonomy Support Training (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Home Environment Modifications (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • UConn's Weight Management Research Group โ€” Hartford, Connecticut

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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