NCT04708769Active, not recruiting
Elements Vital to Treat Obesity Study
Evaluating the EVO Treatment Optimized for Resource Constraints: Elements Vital to Treat Obesity.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 6 May 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the first rigorously optimized, remotely delivered treatment for obesity against the current gold standard treatment in a head-to-head randomized controlled trial. The investigators will be comparing the previously developed and optimized behavioral weight loss intervention (APP) to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), to evaluate program weight-loss success and cost-effectiveness.
- Status (registry)
- Active, not recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 524 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 12 Jan 2021
- Start date
- 16 Mar 2021
- Primary completion date
- 15 Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
- Northwestern University
- Diseases
- Obesity
- NCT number
- NCT04708769
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 524
- From 16 Mar 2021 to the primary completion date, 15 Dec 2025
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- Taking anti-obesity medications
- Not taking medications that may cause weight gain
Other illness
- Unstable medical conditions
- Diabetes requiring insulin supplementation
- Crohn's Disease
- Hospitalizations for a psychiatric disorder within the past 5 years
- Cardiovascular disease symptoms while performing moderate intensity exercise
- Bulimia or binge eating disorder
Other
- Enrolled in any formal weight loss program
- Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea requiring intervention (i.e., CPAP)
- Assistive devices for mobility
- Pregnancy, trying to get pregnant, or lactating.
- Reports of active suicidal ideation
- Current substance abuse or dependence besides nicotine dependence
Who the study is looking for
- BMI 30-45
- Weight stable
- Own a Smartphone and be willing to install our Smartphone app
- Willing to conduct video conference calls with study staff
Age in the registry: 18 years to 70 years · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Chicago | United States | Unknown status |
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