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Research Aimed at Improving Both Mood and Weight

RCT on Co-management of Obesity, Depression, and Elevated CVD Risk in Primary Care-- Engaging Self-regulation Targets to Understand the Mechanisms of Behavior Change and Improve Mood and Weight Outcomes

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02246413
Acronym
RAINBOW-ENGAGE
Enrollment
409
Registered
2014-09-22
Start date
2014-09-30
Completion date
2018-12-21
Last updated
2024-04-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Depression, Obesity

Keywords

BMI, Depressive symptoms, Integrated therapy, Cardiometabolic risk, Self-regulation, Behavior change, Precision medicine, Lifestyle

Brief summary

The RAINBOW study is an NIH R01-funded randomized controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness and implementation potential of a primary care integrated multicondition intervention program to help improve mood and weight for obese adults with clinically significant depressive symptoms. The ENGAGE study is a mechanistic investigation added to the main trial with funding through the NIH common fund for the Science of Behavior Change roadmap initiative. Beginning Jan 11, 2016, at least 100 of newly enrolled trial participants will be consented to undergo additional assays evaluating neurobiological mechanisms of self-regulation.

Detailed description

The large numbers of primary care patients affected by coexisting obesity and depression and common risk factors for diabetes and heart disease underscore the urgency of developing effective, accessible, and sustainable interventions that use an integrated, multicondition care management approach. The RAINBOW trial will rigorously evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness and potential for real-world implementation of an innovative intervention that integrates a behavioral weight loss program and a collaborative stepped care program for depression, incorporates conventional clinic- and home-based modes of care delivery (e.g., office visits plus phone consults and take-home DVD), and leverages low-cost, wide-reach health information technologies (e.g., Web, secure email, and mobile texting). Beginning Jan 11, 2016, at least 100 of newly enrolled trial participants will also be consented to undergo additional assays evaluating neurobiological mechanisms of self-regulation, including emotional regulation, cognitive control and self-reflection. Given its focus on transforming primary care management of obesity and depression and common cardiometabolic risk factors to evidence-based, patient-centered care, as well as the likely scalability of the proposed intervention, the study has high potential for significant clinical and public health impact. Furthermore, elucidating the neurobiological mechanisms of self-regulation will significantly advance precision lifestyle medicine by enabling mechanism-targeted individualization of treatment.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALRAINBOW Intervention Program

Integrated lifestyle intervention with as-needed antidepressant pharmacotherapy to treat coexisting obesity and depression in adults in primary care

Sponsors

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
CollaboratorNIH
University of Washington
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Pittsburgh
CollaboratorOTHER
Stanford University
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Illinois at Chicago
CollaboratorOTHER
Sutter Health
CollaboratorOTHER
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

RAINBOW Inclusion criteria: * Ethnicity and race: Any; * Obesity: BMI≥30 kg/m2 for non-Asians; BMI≥27 kg/m2 for Asians; * Clinically significant depressive symptoms: PHQ-9≥10; * A PAMF patient for ≥1 year * Seen in primary care at least once in the preceding 24 months; * Able and willing to enroll and meet the requirements of the study

Exclusion criteria

* Inability to speak, read or understand English; * Having no reliable telephone service, no device to use to watch a DVD, or no regular Internet access via a computer and/or mobile device; * Had bariatric surgery within the past 12 months or plans to undergo bariatric surgery during the 24-month study period; * Ongoing psychiatric care outside of the PAMF network. * Active suicidal ideation that includes active plan and/or intent; * Any Axis I disorder other than Minor or Major Depressive Disorder and/or Dysthymia, with the exception of any comorbid Anxiety Disorder; * Active Bulimia Nervosa within the past 12 months (however Binge Eating Disorder without purging is not an exclusionary condition); * Active alcohol or substance use disorder (including prescription drugs). * Pre-existing diabetes (other than during pregnancy) or diabetes diagnosed as a result of fasting blood glucose or hemoglobin A1c levels obtained through study screening; * Pre-existing cardiovascular disease. * Diagnosis of cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) that is/was active or treated with radiation or chemotherapy within the past 12 months; * Severe medical comorbidities that require aggressive treatment, e.g., stage 4 or greater renal disease, liver failure; * Diagnosis of a terminal illness and/or in hospice care; * Residence in long-term care facility; * Cognitive impairment based on the Callahan 6-item scale * Plan to move out of the area or transfer care outside PAMF during the study period; * Investigator discretion for reasons of clinical safety or protocol adherence. ENGAGE Inclusion criteria: • RAINBOW participant

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Co-Primary Outcome: Body Mass Index (BMI)12 monthsIntegrated intervention treatment response
Co-Primary Outcome: Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score12 monthsDepression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) questionnaire score. SCL-20, average scores of the 20 items with a range from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). SCL-20 cutoff points scores of ≤0.75, \>0.75-1.5, \>1.5- 2.0, and \>2.0 represent remission, mild depression, moderate depression, and severe depression, respectively.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Weight12 monthsWeight measurements
Depression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Scores <0.5)12 monthsDepression remission defined by Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) scores \<0.5
Depression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Score <0.5)24 monthsDepression remission defined by Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) scores \<0.5
Depression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)12 monthsDepression treatment response defined by 50% decline in SCL-20 symptom scores
Clinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)12 months5% or greater weight loss from baseline
Cost-effectiveness12 monthsAverage annual per person spending on medical care services (2018 real US dollars)
Obesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)12 monthsObesity-related Problem Scale, average scores of 8 questions with a range from 0 (no at all) to 3 (extremely). The average score is then multiplied by 100 and divided by 3 to convert to a scale of 0-100, with a higher score indicating more obesity-related problems.
Anxiety (GAD-7)12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire. Total scores of the 7 items with a range from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (most severe symptoms).
Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire - Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - physical component (PCS) ) Physical and mental composite scores, a population scale ranged from 0 (lowest quality of life) to 100 (highest quality of life) summed by the total converted scores of each value of the 8 questions. These summary scales have been normalized in the U.S. population (value=50). The higher score indicates better self-reported health-related quality of life.
Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire - Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) ). Physical and mental composite scores, a population scale ranged from 0 (lowest quality of life) to 100 (highest quality of life) summed by the total converted scores of each value of the 8 questions. These summary scales have been normalized in the U.S. population (value=50). The higher score indicates better self-reported health-related quality of life.
Disability (Sheehan Disability Scale)12 monthsSelf-administered Sheehan Disability Scale questionnaire. Sheehan Disability Scale, total scores of the 3 items with a range from 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired). Scores of ≥5 on any of the 3 scales (Work/school \[0-10\], Social life \[0-10\], and Family life/home responsibilities \[0-10\]) are associated with significant functional impairment.
Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - USUAL ACTIVITIES (e.g. work, study, housework, family or leisure activities). A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.
Body Mass Index24 monthsDerived from height and weight measurements
Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Anxiety and depression. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.
Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Mobility. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.
Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Self-care. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.
Sleep Disturbance T-score12 monthsSleep disturbance T-score, a population scale with a range from 25 (extreme disturbance or impairment) to 80 (not at all) converted from the raw total score of 8-item questionnaire. A score of 50 represents the average of the calibration sample, which was generally more enriched for chronic illness.
Sleep Impairment T-score12 monthsSleep Impairment T-score, a population scale with a range from 25 (extreme disturbance or impairment) to 80 (not at all) converted from the raw total score of 8-item questionnaire. A score of 50 represents the average of the calibration sample, which was generally more enriched for chronic illness.
Change in Activation of Left Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)Baseline, 2 monthsRegulation of emotion, specially activation of the amygdala for nonconscious threat-related emotional reactivity, is assessed using fMRI. In the facial emotion viewing paradigm, facial expression stimuli are standardized black and white photographs of 8 identities (4 female, 4 male) with evoked expressions of threat-related emotions (fear, anger), sad-related emotions (sadness) and reward-related emotions (happiness), along with neutral. To assess amygdala activation for the negative affect circuit, our analysis focused on threatening faces only. Threat stimuli included a combination of fear and anger stimuli relative to neutral blocks. A hemodynamic response convolved boxcar function was used to model the BOLD response for each block of emotional expressions to threat and to sadness relative to neutral face blocks. General linear models were then specified for each task to investigate the contrasts of interest. Higher beta-weight indicates higher activation of the amygdala.
Change in Activation of Right Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)Baseline, 2 monthsRegulation of emotion, specially activation of the amygdala for nonconscious threat-related emotional reactivity, is assessed using fMRI. In the facial emotion viewing paradigm, facial expression stimuli are standardized black and white photographs of 8 identities (4 female, 4 male) with evoked expressions of threat-related emotions (fear, anger), sad-related emotions (sadness) and reward-related emotions (happiness), along with neutral. To assess amygdala activation for the negative affect circuit, our analysis focused on threatening faces only. Threat stimuli included a combination of fear and anger stimuli relative to neutral blocks. A hemodynamic response convolved boxcar function was used to model the BOLD response for each block of emotional expressions to threat and to sadness relative to neutral face blocks. General linear models were then specified for each task to investigate the contrasts of interest. Higher beta-weight indicates higher activation of the amygdala.
Leisure Time Physical Activity7-day Physical Activity Recall was administered at 12 monthsPhysical activity was assessed as metabolic equivalent task (MET) minutes per week of leisure-time physical activity of at least moderate intensity based on the sum of the weighted physical activity minutes for moderate (weight: 4 METs), hard (weight: 6 METs), and very hard (weight: 10 METs) activities from the 7-day Physical Activity Recall.
Total Energy Expenditure7-day Physical Activity Recall was administered at 12 monthsTotally energy expenditure was measured using the 7-day Physical Activity Recall and provides estimates of total daily energy expenditures (total energy expenditure = sleep hours × 1 MET + light activity hours × 1.5 METs + moderate activity hours × 4 METs + hard activity hours × 6 METs + very hard activity hours × 10 METs).
Total Calorie IntakeOne day's 24-hour dietary recall was administered at 12 monthsTotal calorie intake was measured using 24-hour dietary recalls and provides total energy intake.
DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) ScoreOne day's 24-hour dietary recall was administered at 12 monthsUsing 24-hour diet recalls, DASH scores were calculated based on combining nine nutrient targets (i.e. total fat, saturated fat, protein, cholesterol, fiber, magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium). The intermediate target of each nutrient was half-way between the DASH target and population mean (based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2007-2008, latest data available at the inception of the study). For a nutrient, participants reaching the DASH target were assigned one point, those reaching the intermediate target were assigned a half-point, and those not meeting the intermediate target were given 0 points. The DASH score was the sum of points for all nine nutrients and ranged from 0 to 9. DASH score is a measure of diet quality, with higher score indicating higher diet quality
Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)12 monthsSelf-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - PAIN/DISCOMFORT. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.
Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score24 monthsSCL-20 full questionnaire. SCL-20, average scores of the 20 items with a range from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). SCL-20 cutoff points scores of ≤0.75, \>0.75-1.5, \>1.5- 2.0, and \>2.0 represent remission, mild depression, moderate depression, and severe depression, respectively.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
RAINBOW Intervention Program
An integrated intervention program for helping to improve mood and weight in adults who may be at risk for diabetes and heart disease. RAINBOW Intervention Program: Integrated lifestyle intervention with as-needed antidepressant pharmacotherapy to treat coexisting obesity and depression in adults in primary care
204
Usual Care
Usual Care.
205
Total409

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicRAINBOW Intervention ProgramTotalUsual Care
Age, Continuous50.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.2
51.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1
51.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9
Body Mass Index (BMI)
All
36.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9
36.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.4
36.6 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.8
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Men
36.4 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.5
35.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6
35.1 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.5
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Women
36.8 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6
37.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.2
37.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.9
Depression Symptom Checklist 20-items (SCL-20)1.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5
1.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5
1.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.6
Patient Health Questionnaire 9-items (PHQ-9)14.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.2
13.8 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.1
13.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
3 Participants6 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian/Pacific Islander
20 Participants40 Participants20 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
26 Participants56 Participants30 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic White
147 Participants289 Participants142 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
8 Participants18 Participants10 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
204 participants409 participants205 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
144 Participants287 Participants143 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
60 Participants122 Participants62 Participants
Taking antidepressant medications85 Participants169 Participants84 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 2040 / 205
other
Total, other adverse events
42 / 20447 / 205
serious
Total, serious adverse events
17 / 20419 / 205

Outcome results

Primary

Co-Primary Outcome: Body Mass Index (BMI)

Integrated intervention treatment response

Time frame: 12 months

Population: In the case of missing study-measured weight, the closest EHR weight within 3 months of the due date of a missed study visit or self-reported weight (if no EHR weight) was used. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramCo-Primary Outcome: Body Mass Index (BMI)35.9 kg/m^2Standard Deviation 7.1
Usual CareCo-Primary Outcome: Body Mass Index (BMI)36.6 kg/m^2Standard Deviation 6
Primary

Co-Primary Outcome: Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score

Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) questionnaire score. SCL-20, average scores of the 20 items with a range from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). SCL-20 cutoff points scores of ≤0.75, \>0.75-1.5, \>1.5- 2.0, and \>2.0 represent remission, mild depression, moderate depression, and severe depression, respectively.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramCo-Primary Outcome: Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score1.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7
Usual CareCo-Primary Outcome: Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score1.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Anxiety (GAD-7)

Self-administered questionnaire. Total scores of the 7 items with a range from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (most severe symptoms).

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramAnxiety (GAD-7)4.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.8
Usual CareAnxiety (GAD-7)6.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.6
Secondary

Anxiety (GAD-7)

Self-administered questionnaire. Total scores of the 7 items with a range from 0 (no symptoms) to 21 (most severe symptoms).

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramAnxiety (GAD-7)4.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.8
Usual CareAnxiety (GAD-7)5.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 4.8
Secondary

Body Mass Index

Derived from height and weight measurements

Time frame: 24 months

Population: In the case of missing study-measured weight, the closest EHR weight within 3 months of the due date of a missed study visit or self-reported weight (if no EHR weight) was used. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramBody Mass Index36.2 kg/m2Standard Deviation 7.3
Usual CareBody Mass Index36.2 kg/m2Standard Deviation 6.5
Secondary

Change in Activation of Left Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)

Regulation of emotion, specially activation of the amygdala for nonconscious threat-related emotional reactivity, is assessed using fMRI. In the facial emotion viewing paradigm, facial expression stimuli are standardized black and white photographs of 8 identities (4 female, 4 male) with evoked expressions of threat-related emotions (fear, anger), sad-related emotions (sadness) and reward-related emotions (happiness), along with neutral. To assess amygdala activation for the negative affect circuit, our analysis focused on threatening faces only. Threat stimuli included a combination of fear and anger stimuli relative to neutral blocks. A hemodynamic response convolved boxcar function was used to model the BOLD response for each block of emotional expressions to threat and to sadness relative to neutral face blocks. General linear models were then specified for each task to investigate the contrasts of interest. Higher beta-weight indicates higher activation of the amygdala.

Time frame: Baseline, 2 months

Population: Not all participants completed fMRI at baseline and 2 months. In addition, quality control diagnostics included removing scans with incidental findings, scanner artefacts, and signal dropout. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramChange in Activation of Left Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)-0.32 beta weightsStandard Deviation 1.25
Usual CareChange in Activation of Left Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)0.43 beta weightsStandard Deviation 1.69
Secondary

Change in Activation of Right Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)

Regulation of emotion, specially activation of the amygdala for nonconscious threat-related emotional reactivity, is assessed using fMRI. In the facial emotion viewing paradigm, facial expression stimuli are standardized black and white photographs of 8 identities (4 female, 4 male) with evoked expressions of threat-related emotions (fear, anger), sad-related emotions (sadness) and reward-related emotions (happiness), along with neutral. To assess amygdala activation for the negative affect circuit, our analysis focused on threatening faces only. Threat stimuli included a combination of fear and anger stimuli relative to neutral blocks. A hemodynamic response convolved boxcar function was used to model the BOLD response for each block of emotional expressions to threat and to sadness relative to neutral face blocks. General linear models were then specified for each task to investigate the contrasts of interest. Higher beta-weight indicates higher activation of the amygdala.

Time frame: Baseline, 2 months

Population: Not all participants completed fMRI at baseline and 2 months. In addition, quality control diagnostics included removing scans with incidental findings, scanner artefacts, and signal dropout. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramChange in Activation of Right Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)-0.07 beta weightsStandard Deviation 1.38
Usual CareChange in Activation of Right Amygdala From Baseline Functional Magnetic Resonance Scan at 2 Months (Regulation of Emotion)0.01 beta weightsStandard Deviation 0.84
Secondary

Clinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)

5% or greater weight loss from baseline

Time frame: 24 months

Population: In the case of missing study-measured weight, the closest EHR weight within 3 months of the due date of a missed study visit or self-reported weight (if no EHR weight) was used. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramClinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)42 Participants
Usual CareClinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)37 Participants
Secondary

Clinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)

5% or greater weight loss from baseline

Time frame: 12 months

Population: In the case of missing study-measured weight, the closest EHR weight within 3 months of the due date of a missed study visit or self-reported weight (if no EHR weight) was used. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramClinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)51 Participants
Usual CareClinically Significant Weight Loss (Number of Participants With ≥5% Weight Loss From Baseline)27 Participants
Secondary

Cost-effectiveness

Average annual per person spending on medical care services (2018 real US dollars)

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramCost-effectiveness1994 US dollars
Usual CareCost-effectiveness1773 US dollars
Secondary

DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) Score

Using 24-hour diet recalls, DASH scores were calculated based on combining nine nutrient targets (i.e. total fat, saturated fat, protein, cholesterol, fiber, magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium). The intermediate target of each nutrient was half-way between the DASH target and population mean (based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2007-2008, latest data available at the inception of the study). For a nutrient, participants reaching the DASH target were assigned one point, those reaching the intermediate target were assigned a half-point, and those not meeting the intermediate target were given 0 points. The DASH score was the sum of points for all nine nutrients and ranged from 0 to 9. DASH score is a measure of diet quality, with higher score indicating higher diet quality

Time frame: One day's 24-hour dietary recall was administered at 12 months

Population: At 12 months, 169 in RAINBOW intervention and 175 in Usual Care completed the SCL-20, therefore were counted in retention in the Participant Flow module. Among them, 131 in RAINBOW intervention and 135 in Usual care also completed the 24-hour diet recalls at 12 months.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) Score2.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.3
Usual CareDASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) Score2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.4
Secondary

Depression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Score <0.5)

Depression remission defined by Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) scores \<0.5

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDepression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Score <0.5)31 Participants
Usual CareDepression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Score <0.5)20 Participants
Secondary

Depression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Scores <0.5)

Depression remission defined by Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) scores \<0.5

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDepression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Scores <0.5)30 Participants
Usual CareDepression Remission (Number of Participants With SCL-20 Scores <0.5)23 Participants
Secondary

Depression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score

SCL-20 full questionnaire. SCL-20, average scores of the 20 items with a range from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). SCL-20 cutoff points scores of ≤0.75, \>0.75-1.5, \>1.5- 2.0, and \>2.0 represent remission, mild depression, moderate depression, and severe depression, respectively.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDepression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score1.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Usual CareDepression Symptom Checklist 20 (SCL-20) Score1.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Depression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)

Depression treatment response defined by 50% decline in SCL-20 symptom scores

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDepression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)49 Participants
Usual CareDepression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)38 Participants
Secondary

Depression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)

Depression treatment response defined by 50% decline in SCL-20 symptom scores

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDepression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)40 Participants
Usual CareDepression Treatment Response (Number of Participants With ≥50% Decrease in SCL-20 Scores From Baseline)39 Participants
Secondary

Disability (Sheehan Disability Scale)

Self-administered Sheehan Disability Scale questionnaire. Sheehan Disability Scale, total scores of the 3 items with a range from 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired). Scores of ≥5 on any of the 3 scales (Work/school \[0-10\], Social life \[0-10\], and Family life/home responsibilities \[0-10\]) are associated with significant functional impairment.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDisability (Sheehan Disability Scale)6.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.7
Usual CareDisability (Sheehan Disability Scale)8.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.2
Secondary

Disability (Sheehan Disability Scale)

Self-administered Sheehan Disability Scale questionnaire. Sheehan Disability Scale, total scores of the 3 items with a range from 0 (unimpaired) to 30 (highly impaired). Scores of ≥5 on any of the 3 scales (Work/school \[0-10\], Social life \[0-10\], and Family life/home responsibilities \[0-10\]) are associated with significant functional impairment.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramDisability (Sheehan Disability Scale)6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6
Usual CareDisability (Sheehan Disability Scale)6.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.1
Secondary

Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )

Self-administered questionnaire - Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) ). Physical and mental composite scores, a population scale ranged from 0 (lowest quality of life) to 100 (highest quality of life) summed by the total converted scores of each value of the 8 questions. These summary scales have been normalized in the U.S. population (value=50). The higher score indicates better self-reported health-related quality of life.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )45 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.6
Usual CareGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )43.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.5
Secondary

Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )

Self-administered questionnaire - Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) ). Physical and mental composite scores, a population scale ranged from 0 (lowest quality of life) to 100 (highest quality of life) summed by the total converted scores of each value of the 8 questions. These summary scales have been normalized in the U.S. population (value=50). The higher score indicates better self-reported health-related quality of life.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )45.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.9
Usual CareGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Mental Component (MCS) )43.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.8
Secondary

Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )

Self-administered questionnaire - Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - physical component (PCS) ) Physical and mental composite scores, a population scale ranged from 0 (lowest quality of life) to 100 (highest quality of life) summed by the total converted scores of each value of the 8 questions. These summary scales have been normalized in the U.S. population (value=50). The higher score indicates better self-reported health-related quality of life.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )47.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.7
Usual CareGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )46.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.6
Secondary

Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )

Self-administered questionnaire - Generic Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - physical component (PCS) ). Physical and mental composite scores, a population scale ranged from 0 (lowest quality of life) to 100 (highest quality of life) summed by the total converted scores of each value of the 8 questions. These summary scales have been normalized in the U.S. population (value=50). The higher score indicates better self-reported health-related quality of life.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )47.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.1
Usual CareGeneric Health-related Quality of Life (SF-8 - Physical Component (PCS) )45.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.3
Secondary

Leisure Time Physical Activity

Physical activity was assessed as metabolic equivalent task (MET) minutes per week of leisure-time physical activity of at least moderate intensity based on the sum of the weighted physical activity minutes for moderate (weight: 4 METs), hard (weight: 6 METs), and very hard (weight: 10 METs) activities from the 7-day Physical Activity Recall.

Time frame: 7-day Physical Activity Recall was administered at 12 months

Population: At 12 months, 169 in RAINBOW intervention and 175 in Usual Care completed the SCL-20, therefore were counted in retention in the Participant Flow module. Among them, 134 in RAINBOW intervention and 139 in Usual care also completed the 7-day Physical Activity Recall at 12 months.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramLeisure Time Physical Activity704.5 MET minutes/weekStandard Deviation 984.4
Usual CareLeisure Time Physical Activity752.4 MET minutes/weekStandard Deviation 1111.1
Secondary

Obesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)

Obesity-related Problem Scale, average scores of 8 questions with a range from 0 (no at all) to 3 (extremely). The average score is then multiplied by 100 and divided by 3 to convert to a scale of 0-100, with a higher score indicating more obesity-related problems.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramObesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)51.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.6
Usual CareObesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)50.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.6
Secondary

Obesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)

Obesity-related Problem Scale, average scores of 8 questions with a range from 0 (no at all) to 3 (extremely). The average score is then multiplied by 100 and divided by 3 to convert to a scale of 0-100, with a higher score indicating more obesity-related problems.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramObesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)54.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.9
Usual CareObesity-related Psychosocial Functioning (Obesity-related Problem Scale)56.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.2
Secondary

Sleep Disturbance T-score

Sleep disturbance T-score, a population scale with a range from 25 (extreme disturbance or impairment) to 80 (not at all) converted from the raw total score of 8-item questionnaire. A score of 50 represents the average of the calibration sample, which was generally more enriched for chronic illness.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramSleep Disturbance T-score53.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.3
Usual CareSleep Disturbance T-score55.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.5
Secondary

Sleep Disturbance T-score

Sleep disturbance T-score, a population scale with a range from 25 (extreme disturbance or impairment) to 80 (not at all) converted from the raw total score of 8-item questionnaire. A score of 50 represents the average of the calibration sample, which was generally more enriched for chronic illness.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramSleep Disturbance T-score52.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.7
Usual CareSleep Disturbance T-score55 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.7
Secondary

Sleep Impairment T-score

Sleep Impairment T-score, a population scale with a range from 25 (extreme disturbance or impairment) to 80 (not at all) converted from the raw total score of 8-item questionnaire. A score of 50 represents the average of the calibration sample, which was generally more enriched for chronic illness.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramSleep Impairment T-score53.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.6
Usual CareSleep Impairment T-score55.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.2
Secondary

Sleep Impairment T-score

Sleep Impairment T-score, a population scale with a range from 25 (extreme disturbance or impairment) to 80 (not at all) converted from the raw total score of 8-item questionnaire. A score of 50 represents the average of the calibration sample, which was generally more enriched for chronic illness.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramSleep Impairment T-score52.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.7
Usual CareSleep Impairment T-score54.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9
Secondary

Total Calorie Intake

Total calorie intake was measured using 24-hour dietary recalls and provides total energy intake.

Time frame: One day's 24-hour dietary recall was administered at 12 months

Population: At 12 months, 169 in RAINBOW intervention and 175 in Usual Care completed the SCL-20, therefore were counted in retention in the Participant Flow module. Among them, 131 in RAINBOW intervention and 135 in Usual care also completed the 24-hour diet recalls at 12 months.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramTotal Calorie Intake1592.4 kilocalories/dayStandard Deviation 587
Usual CareTotal Calorie Intake1591.3 kilocalories/dayStandard Deviation 621.9
Secondary

Total Energy Expenditure

Totally energy expenditure was measured using the 7-day Physical Activity Recall and provides estimates of total daily energy expenditures (total energy expenditure = sleep hours × 1 MET + light activity hours × 1.5 METs + moderate activity hours × 4 METs + hard activity hours × 6 METs + very hard activity hours × 10 METs).

Time frame: 7-day Physical Activity Recall was administered at 12 months

Population: At 12 months, 169 in RAINBOW intervention and 175 in Usual Care completed the SCL-20, therefore were counted in retention in the Participant Flow module. Among them, 134 in RAINBOW intervention and 139 in Usual care also completed the 7-day Physical Activity Recall at 12 months.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramTotal Energy Expenditure33.1 kilocalories/kilogram/dayStandard Deviation 2.2
Usual CareTotal Energy Expenditure33.5 kilocalories/kilogram/dayStandard Deviation 2.5
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - USUAL ACTIVITIES (e.g. work, study, housework, family or leisure activities). A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)1.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - USUAL ACTIVITIES (e.g. work, study, housework, family or leisure activities). A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)1.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Activity)1.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Anxiety and depression. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)2.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)2.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Anxiety and depression. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Anxiety/Depression)2.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Mobility. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)1.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Mobility. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)1.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Mobility)1.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - PAIN/DISCOMFORT. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)2.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.9
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - PAIN/DISCOMFORT. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)2.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Pain)2.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.8
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Self-care. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)1.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.3
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)1.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)

Self-administered questionnaire: Utility-based Health-related Quality of Life - Self-care. A 5-point scale (1) No problems, (2) Slight problems, (3) Moderate problems, (4) Severe problems, and (5) Extreme problems.

Time frame: 24 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)1.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.4
Usual CareUtility-based Health-related Quality of Life (EQ-5D-Self-care)1.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.5
Secondary

Weight

Weight measurements

Time frame: 12 months

Population: In the case of missing study-measured weight, the closest EHR weight within 3 months of the due date of a missed study visit or self-reported weight (if no EHR weight) was used. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramWeight100.8 kgStandard Deviation 22.8
Usual CareWeight103.4 kgStandard Deviation 20.9
Secondary

Weight

Weight measurements

Time frame: 24 months

Population: In the case of missing study-measured weight, the closest EHR weight within 3 months of the due date of a missed study visit or self-reported weight (if no EHR weight) was used. So the number of participants analyzed is not consistent with the number in the Participant Flow module.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
RAINBOW Intervention ProgramWeight101.8 kgStandard Deviation 24
Usual CareWeight102.4 kgStandard Deviation 22.4

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 9, 2026