AWM: Adults with Obesity BMI >/=30 (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Beleigoli A, Andrade A, et al, 2020
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Personalized web-based weight loss behavior change program with and without dietitian online coaching for adults with overweight and obesity: randomized controlled trial.
Authors:
Beleigoli A, Andrade A, Diniz M, Ribeiro A
Journal:
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
22
Issue:
11
Page numbers:
e17494
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
High risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Aged 18 to 60 years; BMI >/= 25 kg/m2; intention to lose weight through a behavior change program; web access.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy; participation in any other weight loss program, or presence of conditions that demand specific dietary or physical activity recommendations, such as diabetes, heart failure, coronary artery disease, kidney disease, hepatic disease, cancer, phenylketonuria, celiac disease, food allergies, and bariatric surgery history.
Research Purpose:
We aimed to investigate the impact of a personalized digital health behavior change intervention delivered exclusively via the web with and without online dietitian; coaching on weight loss and on dietary and physical activity habits of people with overweight and obesity in the community compared with a minimal nonpersonalized intervention via the web.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
National Institute of Science and Technology for Health Technology Assessment (CNPq) of Brazil