The Effects of a Weight Management Program on Body Weight and Quality of Life
A Longitudinal Study to Investigate the Effects of a 14-visit Comprehensive Lifestyle Weight Management Program on Body Weight and Quality of Life
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observational
50
1 country
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Brief Summary
Evaluate the impact of a 12-week behavioral weight management program on body weight and quality of life. We hypothesize that participants will lose body weight and see improved quality of life after program completion.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Jun 2014
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2014
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 15, 2014
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 19, 2014
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2015
CompletedAugust 19, 2014
June 1, 2014
8 months
August 15, 2014
August 15, 2014
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Weight Change
The primary outcomes will be change in body weight comparing body weight at the start of the behavior change program and at the end. This includes weight at the initial individual visit, weights at each of the 12 group visits and body weight at the end of the group program.
Approximately 4 months after enrollment
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Quality of Life
Approximately 4 months after enrollment
Other Outcomes (1)
Blood laboratory values
Approximately 4 months after enrollment
Eligibility Criteria
Adults (over age 18) with a BMI ≥ 25 enrolled in the 12-week Healthy Habits for Life (HHL) group program from the MGH Weight Center will be recruited. Subjects will be recruited over a 5-month period.
You may qualify if:
- English speaking adults aged 18 or older
- BMI ≥ 25
- Enrolled in HHL program at the MGH Weight Center
You may not qualify if:
- Non-English speaking patients
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
MGH Weight Center, Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Sonja S Goedkoop, MSPH, RD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Registered Dietitian
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 15, 2014
First Posted
August 19, 2014
Study Start
June 1, 2014
Primary Completion
February 1, 2015
Study Completion
February 1, 2015
Last Updated
August 19, 2014
Record last verified: 2014-06