A cluster-randomized controlled trial of automated internet weight-loss programs in primary care: Role of automated provider feedback.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Despite the high prevalence of obesity and associated health risks in the United States adult population, few primary care providers (PCPs) have time and training to provide weight-management counseling to their patients. This study aims to compare the effect of referral to a comprehensive automated digital weight-loss program, with or without provider email feedback, with usual care on weight loss in patients with overweight or obesity.

Methods

A total of 550 adults (mean [SD], 51.4 [11.2] years, BMI = 35.1 [5.5] kg/m² , 72.0% female) were enrolled through their PCPs (n = 31). Providers were randomly assigned to refer their patients to a 12-month internet weight-loss intervention only (IWL), the intervention plus semiautomated feedback from the provider

SUBMITTER: Tate DF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9912959 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature