Face-to-Face Versus Mobile Versus Blended Weight Loss Program: Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conventional face-to-face weight loss and weight control programs are very labor intensive for both the patient and the provider. It is unclear to what extent conventional programs can be (partially) completed by mobile health (mHealth) apps.

Objective

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of different weight loss programs using a combination of conventional and mobile programs among adults who are overweight (body mass index [BMI]>29 kg/m²).

Methods

A single-blinded randomized controlled trial among obese adults was performed from September 2015 to March 2016. The study took place in Leuven, Belgium. Of the 102 eligible (BMI >29 kg/m²) adults, 81 (79%) completed the study. The three intervention groups consisted of a conventional face-to-f

SUBMITTER: Hurkmans E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5785684 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature