Comparison of Weight Management Programs Delivered in Large Versus Small Groups

N/ACompletedNCT02088749

University of Alabama at Birmingham66 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to compare the 6- and 12-month weight changes associated with lifestyle interventions delivered in a large group or small groups of participants. It is hypothesized that participants receiving treatment in a small group will have greater weight loss than those assigned to a larger group.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

lifestyle intervention for obesityBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 21 years-old * body mass index (BMI) between 30-45 Exclusion Criteria: * have lost \>4.5 kg in past six months * have medical condition(s) likely to affect ability to participate in physical activity * planning to relocate from the area in next 12 months * unable or unwilling to attend weekly group sessions * unwilling to accept random assignment

Locations (2)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

change in body weight from baseline to months 6 and 12

Weight will be measured to the nearest 0.1 kg using calibrated digital scales at baseline, month 6, and month 12.

Time frame: baseline, month 6, month 12

Secondary Outcomes

treatment attendance

Participants attendance at each treatment group session was recorded.

Time frame: 12 months

treatment adherence

Participants' self-monitoring of food intake was collected to determine adherence to this component of treatment.

Time frame: 12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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