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​What is the REBOOT Study?​​

The REBOOT study aims to measure a wide variety of factors that are thought to influence how much weight people lose in a behavioral weight loss program that has been well-studied and is already known to be effective.

​Will I get the treatment?

Yes, ALL participants who enroll in this study will receive the same 6-month​ behavioral group-based weight loss program​

​What does the program involve?

This study​ has two parts:

  • Individual assessment visits in months 1, 3 & 6, which include:

    • In-person visits to meas​​ure your height and weight and complete surveys

    • Wearing a physical activity tracker for 7 days

    • Completing surveys on your smartphone for 7 days

  • Group-based weight loss treatment sessions

    • 16 sessions that last about an hour

    • Sessions take place at Rush and are led by trained health experts​

​What is the time commitment?

  • 6 hours of attending assessment visits and completing mobile surveys on your smartphone

  • 16 hours for the weight loss program sessions

​Will I be paid?

  • Participants can earn up to $340 if they complete all of the study visits

  • Parking is also paid for at all study visits at the research center

​What is the purpose of the study?

To find out why some people lose more weight in behavioral obesity treatment programs than others.​​​​
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