Weight Loss Goals and Satisfaction Survey
ConditionOverweight and Obesity
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorPennington Biomedical Research Center
About this trial
The goal of this observational survey pilot study is to learn how 3D visualization tools (i.e., personalized avatars) influence weight loss goals, satisfaction, confidence, and commitment compared to numerical weight outcomes in weight loss-seeking adults.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. What are contemporary weight loss goals (defined as dream, happy, acceptable, and disappointing weight loss outcomes), and how do they compare to goals reported in prior studies? 2. Does presenting weight loss outcomes using personalized 3D avatars result in different levels of satisfaction compared to presenting equivalent outcomes numerically as body weight? 3. Do predictive 3D avatars affect participants' confidence and commitment to achieving weight loss differentially than numerical weight loss goals?
Researchers will compare visual (3D avatar-based) weight loss outcomes to numerical (pounds lost) weight loss outcomes to see if visual presentation lowers satisfaction with potential weight loss and alters confidence and commitment.
Participants will:
* Complete a one-time online survey * Provide demographic and self-reported anthropometric information to generate personalized 3D avatars * Report weight loss goals and rate satisfaction with potential weight loss outcomes shown numerically and as 3D avatars. * Complete questionnaires assessing psychological and behavioral weight-related factors.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Adults over 18 years of age
BMI ≥ 24.5 kg/m2
currently seeking weight loss
Willingness to provide informed consent
Disqualifiers
None
Trial population
The study population consists of weight loss-seeking adults aged 18 years and older with a body mass index (BMI) of 24.5 kg/m² or greater. Participants are recruited from the general population through online advertisements and represent a broad range of demographic backgrounds. Individuals must be willing to complete an online survey and provide self-reported demographic and anthropometric information necessary for generating personalized 3D body visualizations. Individuals with a history of body shape-altering procedures are excluded.
Trial design
Design model
Case-crossover
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Personalized 3D Body Visualization
BehavioralParticipants are exposed to a structured visualization task in which projected weight loss outcomes are presented in two formats. Outcomes are displayed visually using personalized 3D body avatars depicting changes in body shape across increasing levels of weight loss, and numerically as corresponding body weights. Responses to each presentation format are collected to evaluate differences in weight loss-related satisfaction, confidence, and commitment.
Treatment groups
250 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Weight Loss-Seeking Adults1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Weight Loss Goals
Self-reported dream, happy, acceptable, and disappointing weight loss goals, reported as body weight and calculated percent reduction from current body weight.
Time frame
assessed once during the online survey2
Weight Loss Satisfaction
Participant-reported satisfaction with hypothetical weight loss outcomes presented across increasing percentages of total body weight loss, shown both visually using personalized 3D avatars and numerically as body weight. Satisfaction is rated on a 10-point scale.
Time frame
assessed once during the online surveySecondary outcomes
1
Confidence in Achieving Weight Loss
Participant-reported confidence in their ability to achieve projected weight loss outcomes presented visually (3D avatars) and numerically (body weight), assessed across increasing levels of weight loss.
Time frame
assessed once during the online survey2
Commitment to Weight Loss
Participant-reported commitment to pursuing weight loss at varying outcome levels, evaluated for both visual (avatar-based) and numerical presentations.
Time frame
assessed once during the online surveyLocations
Sponsors and contacts
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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