From: A smartphone-supported weight loss program: design of the ENGAGED randomized controlled trial
Inclusion | criteria |
 | • BMI 30.0-39.9 kg/m2 |
• 18-60 years old | |
• Interested in losing weight through diet and physical activity changes | |
• Weight stable over the past 6 months | |
• Not receiving concurrent weight loss treatment | |
• Willing to self-monitor (on smartphone or paper) and wear an accelerometer daily for 6 months | |
• Able to attend all assessments and group sessions | |
• Have or be willing to learn basic technology usage skills | |
Exclusion | criteria |
 | • Has one or more of the following unstable medical conditions: uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, plantar fasciitis, transient ischemic attack, cancer undergoing active treatment, or cerebrovascular accident within the past 6 months |
• Has insulin-dependent diabetes, Crohn’s Disease, obstructive sleep apnea requiring use of a CPAP, plantar fasciitis | |
• Requires use of an assistive device for mobility | |
• Has been hospitalized for a psychiatric disorder in the past 5 years | |
• Contraindications for moderate intensity physical activity | |
• Currently taking any weight-loss medications or committed to following an incompatible dietary regimen | |
• Currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or lactating | |
• Current bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder | |
• Current substance or alcohol or dependence | |
• Current attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or major depressive disorder | |
• Currently taking medication(s) known to cause weight gain (i.e. Prednisone, Depakote, Diebeta, Diabinese, Cardura, Inderal, Zyprexa) | |
• Expresses active suicidal ideation |