Reimbursement Effects on Enrollment in Obesity Treatment
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Simulated insurance reimbursement
- Registration Number
- NCT00250510
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to simulate what would occur if insurance reimbursement became available for obesity treatment but required that the individual meet defined performance milestones.
- Detailed Description
This is a prospective study to determine whether a reimbursement incentive (the prospect of reimbursement of half of the out-of-pocket fee for participation in the UAB EatRight Weight Management Program, when it is contingent upon consistent Program participation and loss of 6% of initial body weight) is associated with (1) a higher rate of Program enrollment and (2) greater percent weight loss, greater reductions in medication dosages and costs, and fewer visits to health care providers after 12 weeks and 9 months.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 401
- Adults with obesity (BMI at least 30 kg/m2)
- Commitment of the full EatRight Weight Management Program fee
- None
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 2 Simulated insurance reimbursement EatRight Program inquirers with BMI's of 30 kg/m2 or greater were told that they would have the possibility of being reimbursed 50% ($150) of their initial fee ($300) if certain conditions were met.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Proportion of inquirers who enroll in obesity treatment 16 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Class attendance 12 weeks Percent weight loss 12 weeks and 9 months Changes in medication dosages and costs 12 weeks and 9 months Visits to health care providers 12 weeks and 9 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
🇺🇸Birmingham, Alabama, United States