Weight Maintenance Through Physical Activity and Social Support in Rural Middle-Aged Women

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Body Weight Changes
• Interventions: Behavioral: Health behavior tracking; Behavioral: Videos; Behavioral: Action Plans; Behavioral: Discussion Boards

• Registration Number: NCT01487538
• Lead Sponsor: University of Nebraska

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare an technology-based weight maintenance intervention using action plans, videos discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) with a technology-based standard advice group to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status for rural middle-aged women.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the influence of a theory-based intervention using the Health Effects of Life Transitions for Women Model to promote maintenance of initial weight loss. The intervention will be designed to promote physical activity to prevent weight regain among an underserved and vulnerable population of rural, mid-life women. The intervention delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status will be compared with the standard advice group who receives newsletters and health behavior tracking (weight) to initiate, increase, or sustain physical activity for weight maintenance.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-11-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-12-05
• Study First Posted: 2011-12-07
• Study Start: 2012-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2014-02-01
• Study Completion: 2014-02-01
• Status Verified: 2023-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-08-30
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

Women:

• aged 40-64 years;
• reported intentional weight loss of 5-10% of initial body weight within previous 6 months;
• residing in a rural county (population < 50,000 residents) or rural community (population less than 2,500) within driving distance of a UNMC College of Nursing campus;
• ability to communicate in English (verbal and written);
• ambulatory and can walk at least one block without the use of an assistive device, such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair;
• have access to the internet and current email account; and
• answer 'no' to all questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or obtain clearance from their physician to become more active.

Exclusion Criteria

• instructed by a physician not to exercise;
• presence of chest pain, shortness of breath, or feelings of light-headedness upon exertion.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
intervention group	Discussion Boards	The intervention will be delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status.
Standard Advice Group	Health behavior tracking	Standard advice group receives newsletters and health behavior tracking (weight) to initiate, increase, or sustain physical activity for weight maintenance.
intervention group	Videos	The intervention will be delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status.
intervention group	Action Plans	The intervention will be delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status.
intervention group	Health behavior tracking	The intervention will be delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
weight maintenance	baseline, 3 months, 6 months	Weight maintenance (no significant change in weight from baseline which corresponds to a weight gain of less than 2.3 kg from baseline over the course of the study)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Southeast District Health Department; 🇺🇸 Auburn, Nebraska, United States