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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a sensor device called an Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) that is worn on eyeglasses can be used with a smartphone to change eating behavior. Participants will wear the device for one week of no-intervention observation. They will then test behavioral interventions focused on eating for two weeks. The researchers hypothesize that messages sent to a smartphone that are based on information from the AIM can reduce the amount of food that is eaten and slow eating.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 18 Years and 65 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 45 kg/m-squared - Weight stable within 5% in the past 6 months - Self-reports basic familiarity with use of a smartphone

Exclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosed diabetes (type 1 and 2) - Any poorly controlled medical condition that could affect weight and/or eating behavior (e.g., hypothyroidism) - Medical conditions or use of medications or diets/supplements known to affect energy regulation or appetite - Difficulty chewing or swallowing - Diagnosed eating disorder - Night or shift work - Current participation in a weight loss program - History of bariatric surgery - Current pregnancy or lactation within the past 1 year, or planning a pregnancy during the study participation period - Consuming a medically-prescribed or unusual diet (e.g., macrobiotic) - Food allergies or sensitivities, or other conditions which result in avoidance of a wide range of foods (e.g. celiac disease, tree nut allergy) - Reported recreational drug use - Report of conditions that would significantly interfere with an ability to follow the protocol including terminal illness, substance abuse, or other significant uncontrolled psychiatric problem

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Just-in-time Adaptive Intervention 		A sensor device called an Automatic Ingestion Monitor (AIM) will be worn on eyeglasses to monitor eating. Information from the device will be used to send messages to a smartphone to change eating behavior.
  • Behavioral: Eat Less Intervention
    A sensor worn on eyeglasses monitors eating and provides messages to a smartphone when eating occurs to prompt small reductions in the amount of food eaten.
  • Behavioral: Eat Slower Intervention
    A sensor worn on eyeglasses monitors eating and provides messages to a smartphone when eating occurs to prompt small reductions in the rate of eating.

Recruiting Locations

Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Contact:
Megan McCrory, PhD
617-353-4234
mccrorylabbu@gmail.com

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
The Miriam Hospital

Study Contact

Olly Richards, BSc
(401) 606-4809
Olly.Richards@Lifespan.org

Notice

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