At a glance
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Promoting Successful Weight Loss in Primary Care in Louisiana
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Lifestyle Counseling for Obesity. Completed, enrolled 803 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary aim of this trial is to develop and test the effectiveness of a 24 month, patient-centered, pragmatic and scalable obesity treatment program delivered within primary care, inclusive of an underserved population. Half of the clinics received a behavioral intervention delivered in a primary care setting and half of the clinics received usual care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Trained health coaches delivered the active intervention - a comprehensive, "high-intensity" program, as recommended first-line therapy by the 2013 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/The Obesity Society Guidelines.