NCT01585480

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-component obesity prevention program in a workplace setting. A quasi-experimental design will be utilized, with hospital employees receiving the intervention and clinic employees serving as the comparison group. It is hypothesized that the intervention group will see greater changes in healthier eating, increased participation in physical activity, and reduced risk for obesity (weight, BMI, waist circumference).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
499

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2010

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2011

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2011

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 24, 2012

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 25, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

December 22, 2023

Status Verified

December 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

April 24, 2012

Last Update Submit

December 21, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

ObesityWeight Gain PreventionWorkplaceInterventionDietExercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in Body Weight

    Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  • Change in Waist Circumference

    Baseline, 6 months,12 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Eating Behaviors

    Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

  • Physical Activity

    Baseline, 6 months, 12 months

Study Arms (2)

weight gain prevention intervention

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Weight Gain Prevention Intervention

No treatment comparison group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

1. Behavioral Approaches 1. Distribution of pedometers 2. Traffic light labeling in worksite cafeteria and vending machines 2. Informational \& Persuasive Messages 1. Stair use prompts 2. Posters, pamphlets, table toppers 3. Website 3. Social Approaches a. Identification and training of influential employees (Peer Helpers) to shape healthy norms 4. Environmental Changes 1. Traffic light labeling 2. 1/2 portions at 1/2 price 3. Walking routes 4. Introduction of healthier foods 5. Rearrangement of foods in the cafeteria 6. Adjusting serving spoon size

weight gain prevention intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Employee at one of the hospital/clinic locations participating in the study

You may not qualify if:

  • none

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

St. Luke's Hospital and Clinics

Duluth, Minnesota, 55805, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • LaCaille LJ, Schultz JF, Goei R, LaCaille RA, Dauner KN, de Souza R, Nowak AV, Regal R. Go!: results from a quasi-experimental obesity prevention trial with hospital employees. BMC Public Health. 2016 Feb 19;16:171. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-2828-0.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsBehavior

Study Officials

  • Lara J LaCaille, PhD

    University of Minnesota

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Jennifer F Schultz, PhD

    University of Minnesota

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2012

First Posted

April 25, 2012

Study Start

November 1, 2010

Primary Completion

November 1, 2011

Study Completion

December 1, 2011

Last Updated

December 22, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations