A Pilot Weight Control Intervention at HPHC
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT00644202
- Lead Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine how adults can improve their physical activity levels and eating habits using an interactive web-based weight control program and regular contact with a dietician.
- Detailed Description
* All study participants must have regular access to the Internet, however, the study will not provide this access. Participants will be randomly placed in one of two study groups (Group 1 or Group 2).
* Group 1 participants will be asked to make 3 in-person visits, each lasting 75-90 minutes. The following information will be collected: name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. During the study visit, the following measurements will be taken: height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and dietary patterns.
* Group 1 participants will also receive counseling around diet and physical activity from a registered dietician and be asked to use a specialized website that will allow them to track eating and physical activity patterns, learn new weight management skills, interact with the dietician, and receive support from other participants.
* Group 1 will also receive 5 telephone counseling calls with a health counselor. During the telephone calls, we will teach the participant new skills such as tracking diet and physical activity, goal-setting and staying motivated.
* Group 2 participants will be asked to make 2 in-person visits, each lasting 75-90 minutes in length. The following information will be collected: your name, mailing address, and telephone number. During the study visit, the following measurements will be taken: height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and dietary patterns.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 101
- 25 to 65 years of age
- Body mass index between 30-40 kg/m2
- Non-smoker (quit within previous 6 months)
- Comfort reading and speaking English
- Stage 1 hypertension
- Not currently pregnant
- Regular web access from home
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight 24 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Blood pressure 24 weeks Diet 24 weeks Physical activity 24 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States