Behavioral weight loss in emerging adults: Design and rationale for the Richmond Emerging Adults Choosing Health (REACH) randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the U.S., over 40% of 18-25 year olds meet criteria for overweight or obesity. Yet, no large-scale trials have targeted this age group for behavioral weight loss (BWL). Formative data revealed that existing BWL programs do not meet their unique needs and identified motivation as a fundamental barrier for weight management. The goal of the Richmond Emerging Adults Choosing Health (REACH) trial was to test the efficacy of two mHealth lifestyle interventions specifically focused on enhancing motivation, relative to adapted standard.

Methods

Participants (N = 381, 18-25 years, body mass index 25-45 kg/m²) will be randomized to 1) adapted BWL (aBWL), 2) aBWL + self-determination theory (aBWL+SDT), or 3) aBWL + behavioral economics (aBWL+BE). All arms will

SUBMITTER: LaRose JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8559298 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature