Outcomes from Partner2Lose: a randomized controlled trial to evaluate 24-month weight loss in a partner-assisted intervention.

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 a person attempting weight loss (index participant).

Purpose

To compare the efficacy of a partner-assisted intervention versus participant-only weight management program on 24-month 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 18-74 years, lived with a partner, and had no medical contraindications to weight loss; partners were aged 18-74 years and not underweight. Couples wer

SUBMITTER: Voils CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11265014 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature