Comparative effectiveness of weight-loss interventions in clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and its cardiovascular complications are extremely common medical problems, but evidence on how to accomplish weight loss in clinical practice is sparse.

Methods

We conducted a randomized, controlled trial to examine the effects of two behavioral weight-loss interventions in 415 obese patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor. Participants were recruited from six primary care practices; 63.6% were women, 41.0% were black, and the mean age was 54.0 years. One intervention provided patients with weight-loss support remotely--through the telephone, a study-specific Web site, and e-mail. The other intervention provided in-person support during group and individual sessions, along with the three remote means of support. There was also a control grou

SUBMITTER: Appel LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4074540 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature