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A 2.5-Year Weight Management Program Using Noom Health: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Robyn Sysko¹, Jessica Bibeau¹, Allison Boyar¹

¹Eating and Weight Disorders Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States.

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|August 15, 2022

Summary

This study evaluates the Noom weight loss program

Keywords:

DPP Diabetes Prevention Program Noom digital health mobile phone weight loss weight loss maintenance

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Area of Science:

Obesity research
Digital health interventions
Behavioral science

Background:

Overweight and obesity are significant public health issues requiring accessible, evidence-based weight loss solutions.
There is a growing need for effective digital interventions to manage excess weight.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the efficacy of the Noom Healthy Weight Program compared to a digital control group.
To evaluate long-term weight loss maintenance, quality of life, and psychosocial functioning over 30 months.
To identify mediators and moderators of weight loss outcomes, including adherence and self-efficacy.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 600 participants comparing the Noom Healthy Weight Program with a digital control.
Both groups received educational content and logging capabilities; the intervention group included coach support.
Remote assessments of weight, diet, physical activity, and psychosocial factors were conducted over 30 months.

Main Results:

Enrollment commenced in March 2021, with the 6-month intervention concluding in March 2022.
Final data collection is scheduled for completion in March 2024.
Results regarding the efficacy and maintenance of weight loss are pending.

Conclusions:

The study investigates a commercially available digital lifestyle intervention for overweight and obesity management.
It aims to determine the Noom program's effectiveness in achieving and maintaining weight loss and lifestyle adherence.
Findings will inform the utility of digital interventions compared to traditional weight loss methods.