Group Support Lifestyle Modification (G SLiM) versus Dietary Health Education among Obese Staffs in University Malaya: A Randomised Trial

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Obesity.; Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

• Registration Number: IRCT201104056127N1
• Lead Sponsor: Postgraduate Research Fund, University of Malaya

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 386

Inclusion Criteria

Age; >35years to 65 years, Female and males, staffs of University Malaya between March 2011 to December 2011, obese (27.5kg/m2
Exclusion:
•Serious medical risk e.g. unstable cardiac condition, congestive cardiac failure, cancer treatment and / or severe pulmonary disease.
•On pharmacotherapy treatment for diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia.
•Psychiatry disorders e.g. substance abuse, depression or binge eating disorder
•Weight loss of >5kg in the previous 6 months
•Pregnant or breast feeding
•Planning to get pregnant
•Planning for transfer

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluate mean difference in obesity indicators ( weight (kg) BMI, waist circumference) within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 9 month. Method of measurement: scales to the nearest unit.;Evaluate the proportions difference of between groups that achieved a targeted 6% weight loss within the 6 month intervention period within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 9 month. Method of measurement: Proportion difference and mean difference between groups over time.;Evaluate the mean difference in clinical outcomes – (blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and cholesterol level) within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,3, 6 and 9 months. Method of measurement: Blood samples.;Evaluate difference in behavior changes (PA & Diet) within and between groups.*. Timepoint: 0,6 and 9 months. Method of measurement: Questionnaires.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluate the psychosocial function (perceived social support, self efficacy) with the outcome of groups. *over time. Timepoint: 0,3,6 and 9 months. Method of measurement: Blood sample and questionnaires.