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Impact of Volunteer Peer-Led Intervention for Weight Control in Primary Care
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Weight loss Groups for Weight Loss. Completed, enrolled 80 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The specific objective of this research proposal is to determine the short-term efficacy of a primary care-based weight control intervention in which successful volunteer peers deliver a group-based program. The purpose of the study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a successful volunteer peer-led weight control program compared to a control condition to determine intervention efficacy at 3 months. Six peer leaders from 2 primary care clinics will be recruited and trained to conduct the intervention. Overweight and obese patients (n=80) will be recruited (randomized by individual) to determine weight loss at 3 months (primary outcome). The program consists of 12 weekly weight loss sessions led by a successful volunteer peer leader using an adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program to help participants lose weight.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention will consist of 12 weekly one-hour weight loss sessions led by successful volunteer peers. Participants are provided with a modified version of the Diabetes Prevention Program manual and are mentored by peer leaders at weight loss sessions.