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N/ACompleted· 363 enrolled
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Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Program +1 morebehavioral
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The Effect of a Stepped-care Approach to Long-term Weight Loss

University of Pittsburgh·interventional·Posted Jul 14, 2008·Updated Feb 1, 2016

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Program and Stepped-Care Weight Loss Program for Obesity. Completed, enrolled 363 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The number of overweight and obese adults in the United States is increasing at a rapid rate. A "stepped-care" weight loss program, which at key times increases the frequency of contact between an individual trying to lose weight and the program staff, may be beneficial for achieving long-term weight loss. This study will compare a standard behavioral weight loss program with a "stepped-care" weight loss program in their abilities to help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsObesity
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedJul 14, 2008
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2008
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.5 yearsPosted 18.0 years ago

Interventions

Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Programbehavioral

This program will include group sessions that will focus on modifying eating and physical activity behaviors to improve weight loss.

Stepped-Care Weight Loss Programbehavioral

In this program, increases in the intensity of treatment will be based on participants' abilities to achieve predetermined weight loss goals. Participants will initially receive less contact with program staff. The intensity and/or frequency of contact will then increase at 12-week intervals, based on weight loss progress until a 10% weight loss is attained and maintained. The program will stay constant, unless weight loss drops below the 10% level.