Using Partners to Enhance Long-Term Weight Loss
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Enrollment
- 346
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Body Weight (kg)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
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 In months 19-24, intervention will be withdrawn to examine sustainability of effects.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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Body Weight (kg)
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Caloric Intake (kcal)(24 months)
- Physical Activity(24 months)