Development and evaluation of novel strategies to enhance Internet-based weight loss and weight maintenance programs

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Public Health - Other public health; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000197033
• Lead Sponsor: ARC

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-03-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 260

Inclusion Criteria

a history of major medical problems such as heart disease or diabetes; orthopaedic or joint problems that would be a barrier to physical activity such as walking; recently lost 4.5 kg or more in weight; are taking medications that might be affected by weight loss or affect weight loss.

Exclusion Criteria

Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 40; Agree to not participate in other weight loss programs during the study; Pass a health-screening questionnaire and are available for assessment sessions; Have access to a computer with e-mail and Internet facilities

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in body mass index (BMI) . BMI is calculated from height and weight (kg/m squared).<br>Height is measured to 0.1 cm on a portable Holtain stadiometer.<br>Weight is measured using calibrated digital scales that measure to 0.1 kg.[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months,]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Waist circumference is measured to 0.1 cm using a non-extensible steel tape.[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months];Steps per day measured by pedomter.[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months];Energy intake, measured by Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ)[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months];Blood lipids, glucose and insulin will be measured using standard clinical chemistry procedures in a National Association of Testing Laboratories (NATA) accredited pathology laboratory[Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 18 months]