Comparison of Weight Management Programs Delivered in Large Versus Small Groups

University of Alabama at Birmingham2 sites in 1 country66 target enrollmentMay 2010

ConditionsObesity

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Obesity
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Enrollment: 66
Locations: 2
Primary Endpoint: change in body weight from baseline to months 6 and 12
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the 6- and 12-month weight changes associated with lifestyle interventions delivered in a large group or small groups of participants. It is hypothesized that participants receiving treatment in a small group will have greater weight loss than those assigned to a larger group.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 2010

End Date

December 2011

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Gareth R. Dutton PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•at least 21 years-old
•body mass index (BMI) between 30-45

Exclusion Criteria

•have lost \>4.5 kg in past six months
•have medical condition(s) likely to affect ability to participate in physical activity
•planning to relocate from the area in next 12 months
•unable or unwilling to attend weekly group sessions
•unwilling to accept random assignment