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AYA WELL

We are doing this study to test a behavioral weight loss program designed specifically for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Study participants will use technology, including a digital smart scale, Fitbit activity tracker, and study web app to help them lose weight.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 39 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

United States (Nationwide)

What will be asked of you

If you participate in this study, you will receive a Fitbit activity tracker, a digital smart scale, and access to a private Discord server. You may be randomized to use a study web app to help you change your eating and activity behaviors, with weekly lessons, feedback messages, and text messages. You will be asked to complete a weight measurement on your scale at home and complete online questionnaires 4 times.  The entire 12-month program can be completed online; however, there is an option for a small group of people to visit our research centers in Chapel Hill, NC and Richmond, VA for additional measurements. 

Incentives

$25 for completing measurements at baseline, $30 for 3 months measurements, $50 for 6 month measurements, and $75 for 12 month measurements. Participants who complete in-person measurements will receive $50 at baseline, $30 at 3 months, $75 at 6 months, and $75 at 12 months.

Total length of participation:
13 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

Diagnosed with first invasive cancer between the ages of 15-39 years old
Completed active cancer directed therapy (cytotoxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or definitive surgical intervention) at least six months prior to enrollment, except may be receiving "maintenance"
Within 10 years of diagnosis with no evidence of progressive disease or second primary cancers
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-50 kg/m2

Not eligible if:

Type 1 diabetes or currently receiving new medical treatment for Type 2 diabetes
Health problems which preclude ability to walk for physical activity
Lost 5% or more of body weight (and kept it off) in the last 3 months
Currently pregnant, pregnant within the past 6 months, or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months
Currently participating in a weight loss, nutrition, or physical activity study or program or other study that would interfere with this study

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Molly Diamond

mdiamond@unc.edu

100% Remote (online, phone, text)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Carmina Valle
Nutrition

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Behavior
Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Obesity
Wellness and Lifestyle
Movement

IRB Number

23-3172