Effectiveness of Web-Based Self-Disclosure Peer-to-Peer Support for Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial

Effectiveness of Web-Based Self-Disclosure Peer-to-Peer Support for Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial - Effectiveness of Web-Based Self-Disclosure Peer-to-Peer Support for Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000009147

Enrollment

180

Registered

2012-10-18

Start date

2008-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

We developed a web-based peer-conscious health support (WPS) system by which participants can receive counseling from a registered dietitian and compare their own changes in weight and lifestyle with

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Waist circumference >= 85cm in men or >= 90cm in women, or BMI>= 25 in both sex 2.Equal to or more than 35 years old, and equal to or less than 65 years old 3.Availability of web services in home or the workplace 4.Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients receiving prescribed medication for diabetes or kidney disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in body weight after three months in the client.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.Change in the BMI in the clients 2.Change waist circumference in the clients 3.Chenge in the QOL in the clients 4.Change in the food habit of clients	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMie Imanaka

Health Service Department of Preventive services

m-imanaka@mail.koka.ac.jp090-7485-7611

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026