Weight Maintenance Through Physical Activity and Social Support in Rural Middle-Aged Women

University of Nebraska52 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare an technology-based weight maintenance intervention using action plans, videos discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) with a technology-based standard advice group to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status for rural middle-aged women.

The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the influence of a theory-based intervention using the Health Effects of Life Transitions for Women Model to promote maintenance of initial weight loss. The intervention will be designed to promote physical activity to prevent weight regain among an underserved and vulnerable population of rural, mid-life women. The intervention delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status will be compared with the standard advice group who receives newsletters and health behavior tracking (weight) to initiate, increase, or sustain physical activity for weight maintenance.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Body Weight Changes

Interventions

VideosBEHAVIORAL

Provide information on physical activity, diet, calorie tracking to support weight maintenance in rural women.

Action PlansBEHAVIORAL

Online action plans will be used by subjects to set and evaluate physical activity goals

Discussion BoardsBEHAVIORAL

forum to exchange information and experiences

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 64 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Women: * aged 40-64 years; * reported intentional weight loss of 5-10% of initial body weight within previous 6 months; * residing in a rural county (population \< 50,000 residents) or rural community (population less than 2,500) within driving distance of a UNMC College of Nursing campus; * ability to communicate in English (verbal and written); * ambulatory and can walk at least one block without the use of an assistive device, such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair; * have access to the internet and current email account; and * answer 'no' to all questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or obtain clearance from their physician to become more active. Exclusion Criteria: * instructed by a physician not to exercise; * presence of chest pain, shortness of breath, or feelings of light-headedness upon exertion.

Locations (1)

Southeast District Health Department

Auburn, Nebraska, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

weight maintenance

Weight maintenance (no significant change in weight from baseline which corresponds to a weight gain of less than 2.3 kg from baseline over the course of the study)

Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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