A Randomised Controlled Trial of a One to One Weight Management Intervention in Primary Care
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
- Enrollment
- 380
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Changes in weight, waist circumference and percent body fat at 12 months.
- Last Updated
- 16 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomised controlled trial to assess the sustained effects on weight, selected risk factors and sense of well-being of offering individualized weight management advice in the primary care setting to patients who wish to lose weight; and to identify the key factors influencing the success of the intervention.
Detailed Description
Primary care could make a substantial impact on the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity and their associated adverse impact on health. The lack of a proven intervention may deter health professionals in primary care from providing support to their overweight patients as few obese people recall receiving weight control advice from a health professional. In this study we aim to conduct a large scale randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a longer-term structured lifestyle support programme provided by a research nurse and the provision of pedometers compared to usual care in overweight/ obese adults who wish to lose weight. We will assess the degree of weight loss over a period of 12 months as well as related factors such as changes in waist circumference, quality of life and cost-effectiveness of the interventions. The research is highly relevant to policy making at both national and local levels.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •18 years or over
- •BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
- •GP confirmation
Exclusion Criteria
- •pregnant or lactating women
- •patients with renal failure, pacemakers or cancer
- •participating in other research affecting weight
- •Ability to complete questionnaires
- •Ability to give consent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Changes in weight, waist circumference and percent body fat at 12 months.
Time Frame: 12 months
Secondary Outcomes
- Weight, waist circumference, and percent body fat at 6 months.(0 and 6 months)
- BMI, blood pressure, resting heart rate; obesity and weight related quality of life, Rosenberg measure of self-esteem changes at 12 months.(0 and 12 months)