Weight management Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
At baseline (visit 1), participants will receive a brief consultation to discuss weight management tips
which would be similar to a consultation that a GP or practice nurse might offer. Participants will also receive a booklet detailing weight management tips adapted from the Department of Health public
Sponsors
University of Birmingham (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients must be aged >18 years 2. Have a raised BMI of >30 kg/m2 3. Considered suitable to participate by their GP
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or intending to fall pregnant within the study time period 2. Cannot understand or speak English sufficiently to undertake the tasks of the study 3. Currently attending a weight management programme (including pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery) or has taken part in a formal weight management programme in the previous three months 4. Currently weigh them self at least once per week
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight change between baseline and three months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The difference in weight change from baseline to 12 months between the groups (subject to the results at 3 months) 2. The difference in physical activity, quality of life, and weight management strategies between the groups | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed