Primary outcomes from Partner2Lose: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate partner involvement on long-term weight loss.

ABSTRACT: Background: Partner support is associated with better weight loss outcomes in observational studies, but randomized trials show mixed results for including partners. Unclear is whether teaching communication skills to couples will improve weight loss in index participants. Purpose: To compare the efficacy of a partner-assisted intervention versus participant-only weight management program on long-term weight loss. Methods: This community-based study took place in Madison, WI. Index participants were eligible if they met obesity guideline criteria to receive weight loss counseling, were aged 74 years or younger, lived with a partner, and had no medical contraindications to weight loss; partners were aged 74 years or younger and not underweight. Couples were randomized 1:1 to a

SUBMITTER: Voils C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10980155 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature