The purpose of this study is to compare different weight loss programs in people with IDD to see which program works better.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
Individual video conferencing with a health educator using an iPad.
Individual face-to-face (FTF) meetings with a health educator.
Diet composed of healthy, pre-packaged meals, balance of fruits, vegetables, and low calories snacks, and shakes. Participants and study partners will be trained to use a color coded chart which categorize foods based on the Stop Light system (green, yellow, red) to assist in meal planning, grocery shopping, decisions regarding snack foods, and compliance with the diet in special situations such as eating away from home (restaurants, parties, etc.).
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Change in Weight (kg)
Change in weight (kg) from baseline to 6 months
Time frame: Change from Baseline to Month 6
Change in Weight (kg)
Change in weight across the 24 month study
Time frame: Change from Baseline to Month 24
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Participants will be asked to complete a set amount of time of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week. Participants in the Computer group will be asked to attend remote exercise sessions 2 times a week.