ObesityNCT01819376
Use of Facebook as a Motivating Factor in a Weight-reduction Program for Obese and Overweight Adolescents
A study testing Facebook Status Update in people with Obesity and Overweight, run by TecSalud Investigación Clínica at 1 site in Mexico.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if Facebook can be used as a motivating factor for obese or overweight adolescents in a weight-reduction program. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 19 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity, Overweight
- What is being tested?
- Facebook Status Update
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 26 participants
- Where
- 1 siteMexico
- Study dates
- Mar 2013to Dec 2013
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 13 to 19 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Adolescents between 13 and 19 years old.
- Obese or overweight according to the IOTF.
- No physical or medical impediment for performing physical activity.
- No risk for eating disorders (SCOFF questionnaire).
- Report less than 20 minutes of physical activity per day.
- Have an active Facebook account and use it more than 20 minutes per day.
- Low-risk in the Gatehouse Bullying Scale.
Who cannot join
- Physical or medical impediment for performing physical activity.
- Answer "yes" at least twice on the SCOFF questionnaire.
- Report more than 20 minutes of exercise per day.
- Not having an active Facebook account or using it less than 20 minutes per day.
- "High Risk" on the Gatehouse Bullying Scale.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Use of Facebook as a Motivating Factor in a Weight-reduction Program for Obese and Overweight Adolescents.
The purpose of this study is to determine if Facebook can be used as a motivating factor for obese or overweight adolescents in a weight-reduction program.
Read the detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled trial. There will be two randomly assigned groups of obese or overweight adolescents (WHO definition). Both groups will be enrolled in a 12 week weight reduction program which includes personal nutritional evaluation and food plan and exercise routine. Follow-up appointments will be held every 3 weeks. One group will be encouraged to update their Facebook status at least once a day, regarding their healthy lifestyle changes (exercise routine, healthy food choice, "checking-in" at the wellness center, kilograms lost, etc). The control group will be asked not to share information about their program on Facebook for 12 weeks. Facebook follow-up will be held by the investigators on the study's Facebook account. Teenagers will be thoroughly explained on how to set the account to a limited profile if they want to. At the end of the program both groups will be compared regarding weight loss and mean BMI.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight
- Being tested
- Facebook Status Update
- Keywords
- Obesity, Overweight, Adolescents, Teenagers, Facebook, Social Networks
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity, Overweight
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Facebook Status UpdateOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention: Facebook updates | Experimental | The experimental group will be encouraged to update their Facebook status regarding healthy lifestyle decisions at least once a day. Receives: Other: Facebook Status Update |
| Control: No Facebook | No intervention | This group will be encouraged not to share their healthy lifestyle decisions on Facebook. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
BMI
Body Mass Index
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Positive Feedback
Positive feedback ("likes", positive comments) will be evaluated and related to BMI reduction.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Mar 2013 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2013
- Primary completionDec 2013
- Study completionDec 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- TecSalud Investigación Clínica
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01819376
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ADOBFB
- Status last verified
- Feb 2024
- First submitted
- 24 Mar 2013
- Last updated
- 28 Feb 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Feb 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Use of Facebook as a Motivating Factor in a Weight-reduction Program for Obese and Overweight Adolescents.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01819376
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ADOBFB
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight
- Keywords
- Obesity, Overweight, Adolescents, Teenagers, Facebook, Social Networks
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- TecSalud Investigación ClínicaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2013
- Primary completion
- Dec 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Mar 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to determine if Facebook can be used as a motivating factor for obese or overweight adolescents in a weight-reduction program.
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled trial. There will be two randomly assigned groups of obese or overweight adolescents (WHO definition). Both groups will be enrolled in a 12 week weight reduction program which includes personal nutritional evaluation and food plan and exercise routine. Follow-up appointments will be held every 3 weeks. One group will be encouraged to update their Facebook status at least once a day, regarding their healthy lifestyle changes (exercise routine, healthy food choice, "checking-in" at the wellness center, kilograms lost, etc). The control group will be asked not to share information about their program on Facebook for 12 weeks. Facebook follow-up will be held by the investigators on the study's Facebook account. Teenagers will be thoroughly explained on how to set the account to a limited profile if they want to. At the end of the program both groups will be compared regarding weight loss and mean BMI.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (care provider, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention: Facebook updates | Experimental | Other: Facebook Status UpdateThe experimental group will be encouraged to update their Facebook status regarding healthy lifestyle decisions at least once a day. |
| Control: No Facebook | No intervention | –This group will be encouraged not to share their healthy lifestyle decisions on Facebook. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 19 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Adolescents between 13 and 19 years old.
- Obese or overweight according to the IOTF.
- No physical or medical impediment for performing physical activity.
- No risk for eating disorders (SCOFF questionnaire).
- Report less than 20 minutes of physical activity per day.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Physical or medical impediment for performing physical activity.
- Answer "yes" at least twice on the SCOFF questionnaire.
- Report more than 20 minutes of exercise per day.
- Not having an active Facebook account or using it less than 20 minutes per day.
- "High Risk" on the Gatehouse Bullying Scale.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Status Update | Other | Intervention: Facebook updates |
Primary outcome
BMI
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body Mass Index
1 secondary outcome
Positive Feedback
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Feb 2024.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Facebook Status Update in people with Obesity and Overweight, run by TecSalud Investigación Clínica at 1 site in Mexico.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Feb 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Mexico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
BMI (time frame: 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Feb 2024.