HealthyWeightHub.fi: Web-based Management of Obesity in a Real-life Clinical Setting
Recruiting · NCT04019249 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital
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What this trial is about
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a web-based obesity management program HealthyWeightCoaching (HWC), within a HealthyWeightHub.fi (HWH) platform. HWC is a 12-month intervention within a real-life clinical setting. The program includes a combination of nutrition, physical activity, and cognitive behavioral approaches, with a strong basis in acceptance and commitment therapy. In addition to the automated, interactive program, HWC includes a personal coach allocated to each patient. The patients are enrolled through referrals from primary care, occupational health, other hospitals, or from private health care units nationwide in Finland.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- age over 18 years
- body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/ m²
- the possibility to use a computer and /or a smartphone with access to the internet
- willingness to participate in the digital treatment program
Exclusion criteria
- diagnosed severe illness requiring assessment from the specialty care obesity center
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- University of Helsinki - Helsinki, Finland