Finding studies
Finding studies
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Lead
University of Kansas Medical Center
With
Phase 1 - Weight Loss (0-6 months) * Weekly group phone counseling sessions for all participants (12-14 women per group) via conference call for 26 consecutive weeks * Low-calorie, low-fat diet recommended, including 2 pre-packaged entrees, five one-cup servings of fruits and vegetables and meal replacement shakes (provided free of charge) * Physical activity program program recommended, beginning with 15 minutes per day, 3 days a week, working toward a goal of 225 minutes a week * Experienced group counselor facilitates all sessions Phase 2 - Weight Loss Maintenance (6-18 months) * Participants randomized to either group phone counseling or mail-based comparison with no phone counseling * Weight loss maintenance group condition includes 26 bi-weekly phone sessions, while mail-based comparison includes 26 bi-weekly newsletters in the mail * Focus is on problem-solving Phase 3 - Transition to Self-Reliance (18-24 months) * Lasts from 18-24 months * No sessions or newsletter mailings * Participants are encouraged to continue to self-monitor throughout this period
Age
0–75
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted