Topic: Primary Care Research Network for England
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomised to receive either the new intervention or to receive a quarterly newsletter. Weight will be recorded daily (scales provided to participants) which are able to send weig
Study Entry : Single Randomisation only
Power analysis and sample considerations: In order to detect a 2.5kg difference between the groups at 12 months, given a Type 1 error rate of
assuming a rate of 15% loss to follow-up. A total sample size of 288 participants recruited and randomised will be required.
Sponsors
Public Health England (PHE) (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Providing written informed consent for study participation prior to any study specific procedures 2. Aged 18 years or older (no upper limit) 3. Initial Body Mass Index (prior to weight loss) of 30 or higher (28 or higher for individuals of South Asian descent, i.e. with both parents of Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani or Bangladeshi origin or a combination thereof) 4. Written verification of at least 5% of weight lost in the last 12 months by a physician, weight loss counsellor or friend 5. Access to a mobile feature phone or smart phone with internet access to receive reminder messages regarding weight recordings, feedback and intervention assessments 6. Ability to use a standing scale for weight measurements 7. Target Gender: Male & Female ; Lower Age Limit 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous participation in pilots of this study 2. Inability to give informed consent 3. Individuals who have lost weight due to illness or surgical procedures, including bariatric procedures 4. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next year 5. Mothers who are breastfeeding 6. Current involvement in other intervention studies 7. Inability to understand written material or telephone conversations in English 8. Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or purging disorder, or screen positive for symptoms of any of these disorders eating at baseline 9. Diagnosis of any condition which may interfere with increasing mild to moderate physical activities such as walking. Baseline weight of over 175 kg (due to the measurement range of the scales) 10. Inability to use mobile phone technology 11. Travel; i.e. moving out of the area, long-term travel abroad or out of the area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight change (in kg) from baseline at 12 months post randomisation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measures will be taken at baseline (in addition to service use, socioeconomic and demographic variables | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed