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Using Partners to Enhance Long-Term Weight Loss

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Registration Number
NCT03801174
Lead Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Brief Summary

This study involves an evaluation of the role of domestic partner support in a comprehensive weight loss initiation and maintenance program.

Detailed Description

Couples will be randomized to a comprehensive weight program directed at patients alone or involving their partners. In months 1-6, all patients will receive group-based weight loss program. In months 7-18, all patients will receive a telephone-based weight loss maintenance intervention. In the partner-assisted arm only, partners will participate in the intervention, learning and practicing communication skills and support strategies. In months 19-24, intervention will be withdrawn to examine sustainability of effects.

Due to COVID-19, option of doing screening and outcome assessment visits and attending the group classes (including exercise) remotely via a video conference may be available. COVID-19 survey will be administered every 3 month starting at screening/enrollment visit.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
346
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body Weight (kg)24 months

Measured on a calibrated, digital scale to the nearest 0.1 kg, assessed every 6 months with 24 months as primary endpoint

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Caloric Intake (kcal)24 months

average estimated daily intake from ASA24 Dietary Assessment Tool, assessed every 6 months with 24 months as primary endpoint

Physical Activity24 months

average daily steps over past 7 days from Fitbit, assessed every 6 months with 24 months as primary endpoint

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

University of Wisconsin-Madison
🇺🇸Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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