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Effect of A Theory-based Multicomponent eHealth Intervention Program

No phase Interventional Overweight , Obesity

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Mobile app weight self-stigma program.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Overweight , Obesity. Basic parameters: 18 years — 55 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Vietnam
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Official title

Effect Of A Theory-Based Multicomponent Ehealth Intervention On Weight Self - Stigma, Bodyweight And Quality Of Life Among Overweight And Obese Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview

This study is a two-arm pilot randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) theory-based mobile application integrated with a smartphone pedometer plus health education on weight self-stigma and lifestyle behaviors among overweight or obese adults. A total of 60 participants will be recruited and randomized 1:1 to the intervention (ACT-based app + pedometer + health education) or control condition. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline (T0), immediately after intervention (T1), and at 1 month after intervention (T2) and 3 months after intervention (T3) following intervention initiation. The primary outcomes are body weight (weight loss) and weight self-stigma measured; secondary outcomes include eating behavior, physical activity level, and quality of life. Analyses will include per-protocol evaluation using linear mixed-effects models to test group, time, and group-by-time effects on primary and secondary outcomes, with intention-to-treat analyses conducted as sensitivity analyses using multiple imputation for missing weight and weight self-stigma data. Findings will inform the design of a future definitive trial and contribute evidence on eHealth approaches to reducing weight-related stigma and supporting healthier lifestyles.

Detailed description

Participants will be recruited through flyers, physician referrals, and advertisements in local media outlets and on Facebook. Participants will be screened for eligibility via telephone interviews and in-person conducted by trained researchers, using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants will be randomized to participate in the Mapp-WSSP intervention group or a waitlist. The MappWSSP intervention group will receive the "mobile app- weight self-stigma program" consisting of 1) a mobile app lifestyle and weight self-stigma intervention 2) a smartphone app to monitor the steps and 3) deliver a total of eight workshops over four weeks, focusing on diet and weight self-stigma reduction practices. Waitlist control group participants will continue their daily activities until after 3 months, then will be allowed to install the mobile app on their iPhones. Outcome assessment visits occurred at baseline/randomization, immediately after intervention, 1 month, and 3 months after intervention at the community health center. at the community health center. Participants may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. To ensure data integrity, all study data will undergo double data entry and verification. Collected information will be coded (de-identified) and stored securely. Data quality will be monitored monthly.

Interventions

  • Behavioral Mobile app weight self-stigma program
    Participants assigned to the Mapp-WSSP group will receive a mobile app-based lifestyle and weight self-stigma reduction program. The intervention includes: 1) a mobile app providing lifestyle and weight self-stigma intervention content; 2) a smartphone app for step monitoring; and 3) eight workshops delivered over four weeks focusing on diet-related practices and strategies to reduce weight self-stigma.

Primary outcome measures

  • Body weight [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention]
  • Body Mass Index [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
  • Waist circumference [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
  • Body composition - Body fat percentage [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
  • Body composition - Body water percentage [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
  • Body composition - Muscle mass [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
  • Body composition - Visceral fat [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
  • Weight Self-Stigma [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention.]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
  • Eating behavior [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention]
  • Physical Activity [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention]
  • Health-related quality of life [Time frame: T0: baseline/randomization; T1: immediately post-intervention; T2: 1 month post-intervention; T3: 3 months post-intervention]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 18 to 55 years
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥23 kg/m²
  • Weight self-stigma, defined as a Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ) score >36
  • Owns or has regular access to a smartphone
  • Resides in Phan Dinh Phung municipality, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam
  • Able to read and write in Vietnamese

Exclusion criteria

  • Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as blood pressure ≥160/100 mmHg
  • Cardiovascular event, such as stroke or myocardial infarction, within the past year
  • Weight loss of ≥5% of initial body weight in the past 3 months or ≥10% in the past 2 years
  • Participation in a weight-loss program within the past 3 months
  • Cognitive impairment, including a diagnosis of dementia
  • Psychiatric condition, including major depression or generalized anxiety disorder
  • Current use of weight-loss medication
  • History of bariatric surgery
  • Unable to perform physical activity
  • Engages in ≥150 minutes of structured physical activity per week or >75 minutes of high-intensity exercise per week
  • Pregnant or planning pregnancy within the next 6 months

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Open label
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Vietnam · 1 center
  • Phan Dinh Phung Ward Health center — Phan Dinh Phung Ward

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07644143 · N202604142 · D432112014

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗