Body Weight Changes
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare an technology-based weight maintenance intervention using action plans, videos discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) with a technology-based standard advice group to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status for rural middle-aged women.
Detailed description
The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the influence of a theory-based intervention using the Health Effects of Life Transitions for Women Model to promote maintenance of initial weight loss. The intervention will be designed to promote physical activity to prevent weight regain among an underserved and vulnerable population of rural, mid-life women. The intervention delivered through action plans, videos, discussion boards and health behavior tracking (weight, calories in and out, pedometer steps) to facilitate health management, resourcefulness and health status will be compared with the standard advice group who receives newsletters and health behavior tracking (weight) to initiate, increase, or sustain physical activity for weight maintenance.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVideos
Provide information on physical activity, diet, calorie tracking to support weight maintenance in rural women.
BEHAVIORALAction Plans
Online action plans will be used by subjects to set and evaluate physical activity goals
BEHAVIORALDiscussion Boards
forum to exchange information and experiences
BEHAVIORALHealth behavior tracking
online tracking of weight for both intervention and standard advice group. In addition, the intervention group will also track their calories in and out and their pedometer steps
Sponsors
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
University of Nebraska
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
40 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Women: * aged 40-64 years; * reported intentional weight loss of 5-10% of initial body weight within previous 6 months; * residing in a rural county (population \< 50,000 residents) or rural community (population less than 2,500) within driving distance of a UNMC College of Nursing campus; * ability to communicate in English (verbal and written); * ambulatory and can walk at least one block without the use of an assistive device, such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair; * have access to the internet and current email account; and * answer 'no' to all questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or obtain clearance from their physician to become more active.
Exclusion criteria
* instructed by a physician not to exercise; * presence of chest pain, shortness of breath, or feelings of light-headedness upon exertion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| weight maintenance | baseline, 3 months, 6 months | Weight maintenance (no significant change in weight from baseline which corresponds to a weight gain of less than 2.3 kg from baseline over the course of the study) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed