Bed scale weight loss program for wheelchair users
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if using a special bed scale helps wheelchair users lose more weight during a weight loss program. Participants will follow a weight loss plan, and half will get the bed scale to track their weight at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You live within about 75 miles of Pittsburgh
- You use a wheelchair as your main way to get around
- You transfer in and out of bed most nights
- You are overweight or obese and want to lose weight
- You own a smartphone and have reliable internet and wifi
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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