Effect of a Unique Web-based Behaviour Change Program on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Queen's University, Belfast65 enrolled

Overview

Web- or internet-based programs have the potential to induce and, possibly, help to sustain, significant lifestyle modification. This study will evaluate the effect of a unique interactive web-based behaviour change program on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors in people who are overweight or obese and at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Web-based programBEHAVIORAL

Provided with the web-based program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years old * Have regular access to the internet, telephone and have an e-mail address. * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 27 and less than 40 * Sedentary * Have one or more of the following risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease: Elevated blood pressure ≥ 140 mm Hg systolic or ≥ 90 mm Hg diastolic; Elevated total cholesterol ≥ 5.0; Type 2 diabetes * Be willing to refrain from participating in another behaviour change program for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Major health problems including Type 1 diabetes, established CVD, renal and hepatic disease * Psychiatric problems * Pregnancy * Excessive alcohol consumption

Locations (1)

Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Weight Loss Kg

Between-group change in weight loss at 3-month follow-up

Time frame: 3 months

Secondary Outcomes

Weight Loss

Between-group change in weight loss at 6 and 12 months

Time frame: 6 months and 12 months

Physical Activity

Assessed by triaxial accelerometer and RPAQ questionnaire