Clinical trial for Disability Physical
Official title Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) System Lifestyle Intervention is a Clinical Trial of a Bed Scale Device. Overweight Wheelchair Users Will Complete a Weight Loss Program, Half Get Scales at Baseline, Half at Month 6 Those Who Receive the Bed Scales at Baseline Are Expected to Have Increased Weight Loss
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07141342
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will find out whether having a bed‑integrated weight monitor improves weight‑loss results for wheelchair users who join a lifestyle program.
- Who it's for
- Adults who use a wheelchair, live in the community, and are overweight or obese.
- What's involved
- Participants join a weight‑loss program and are randomly assigned to receive a bed‑scale at the start or after six months; the scale measures weight automatically while they sleep, and they attend regular program sessions and study visits.
- Time commitment
- The trial runs for about six months with a few study visits (baseline, mid‑point, and final).
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age18 +
- Live within approximately 75 miles of Pittsburgh
- Uses a wheelchair as primary means of locomotion
- Currently transfers in and out of bed every night (or most nights)
- Has been diagnosed as obese or overweight
You likely can't join if
- Extended vacations or absences planned in the next year (more that 2 - 4 weeks) or plans to move approximately 75 miles or greater from the...
- BMI outside of the desired range as based on condition and as determined by the study team.
- Currently taking weight loss medication, medications that affect appetite, or have had weight loss surgery in the last 2 years.
- History disordered eating in the last 2 years, such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder
- Currently pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 12 months
- Regularly have 4 or more alcoholic drinks a day
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age18 +
- Live within approximately 75 miles of Pittsburgh
- Uses a wheelchair as primary means of locomotion
- Currently transfers in and out of bed every night (or most nights)
- Has been diagnosed as obese or overweight
- Are interested in losing weight
- BMI in the range of approximately 25 to 40; BMI range will be determined from published evidence for the primary diagnosis of the participant.
- Own a smart phone, and have reliable internet and wifi connection
- Are comfortable using exercise equipment like resistance bands or hand pedal exercisers
- Are able and willing to engage in exercise of moderate intensity
- Weight in bed including sleep partner is an estimated combined weight of 600 pounds or less
- Does not have a regular way to weigh themselves, such as a roll-on scale in the home or gym, or have regular access to a device to weigh themselves regularly and are willing to avoid weighing themselves during the trial.
- Indication that the participant has autonomy in decision-making as determined by the "Everyday Autonomy Self-Determination Scale."
- Indication that their current bedroom setup is compatible with the FIT bed scales as determined by the "Bed Determination Survey." Due to the medical complexity of this population, inclusion of this study based on BMI...
- Extended vacations or absences planned in the next year (more that 2 - 4 weeks) or plans to move approximately 75 miles or greater from the Pittsburgh region
- BMI outside of the desired range as based on condition and as determined by the study team.
- Currently taking weight loss medication, medications that affect appetite, or have had weight loss surgery in the last 2 years.
- History disordered eating in the last 2 years, such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder
- Currently pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 12 months
- Regularly have 4 or more alcoholic drinks a day
- Have any cognitive conditions that limit decision making or self-governing.
- Indication that the participant does not have autonomy in decision-making as determined by the "Everyday Autonomy Self-Determination Scale."
- Indication that their current bedroom setup is not compatible with the FIT bed scales as determined by the "Bed Determination Survey." Due to the medical complexity of this population, exclusion from this study based on...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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