WEight Loss in Learning Disabilities and Obesity (WELLDO): A weight loss intervention for adults with learning disabilities and obesity

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: ISRCTN52903778
• Lead Sponsor: HS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (UK)

Brief Summary

2015 protocol in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27965785/

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-03-12
• Study Completion: 2016-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 5 January 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

1. A learning disability
2. Over 18 years old (there is no upper age limit)
3. Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2
4. Able to walk independently
5. Not currently on a prescribed or restricted diet e.g. for phenylketonuria or diabetes
6. No intentional weight loss over the previous 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals with genetic syndromes, Prader Willi syndrome, Cohen syndrome or Bardet- Biedl syndrome (need a specific program to support weight loss)
2. Currently taking part in another research study
3. Pregnant
4. Taking medication prescribed for the purpose of weight loss or over the counter medication designed for weight loss

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Body weight is measured using data collected at baseline, 6 months post randomisation and 12 months post randomisation

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Weight loss of 5% or more of initial body weight (Yes/No)<br> 2. Change in BMI<br> 3. Change in waist circumference<br> 4. Change in percentage body fat<br> 5. Mean percentage time per day spent engaged in moderate/vigorous intensity physical activity, measured by accelerometers<br> 6. Mean percentage time per day spent engaged in light intensity physical activity, measured by accelerometers<br> 7. Mean percentage time per day spent engaged in sedentary behaviour, measured by accelerometers<br> 8. Quality of life as measured by the EQ-5D<br><br> Data will be collected at baseline, 6 months post randomisation and 12 months post randomisation.<br>