Study of a Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Deaf Adults Who Are Overweight or Obese
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 70 |
| Updated: | 6/30/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 2011 |
| End Date: | July 2014 |
Deaf Weight Wise: A Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Deaf Adults
The purpose of the Deaf Weight Wise study is to test a 16 week, evidence-based, comprehensive
program to change obesity-related health behaviors in Deaf people who use American Sign
Language (ASL) as their primary language.
Participants will be randomized to one of two study arms - immediate intervention or delayed
intervention. In addition to the intervention activities, participants will also take part in
five study visits over the course of two years. At these study visits, the investigators will
administer several surveys as well as conduct biometric assessments.
The investigators primary hypothesis is that the immediate intervention group will increase
their levels of physical activity and reduce their caloric intake and body weight immediately
following the intervention, compared to the delayed intervention group.
program to change obesity-related health behaviors in Deaf people who use American Sign
Language (ASL) as their primary language.
Participants will be randomized to one of two study arms - immediate intervention or delayed
intervention. In addition to the intervention activities, participants will also take part in
five study visits over the course of two years. At these study visits, the investigators will
administer several surveys as well as conduct biometric assessments.
The investigators primary hypothesis is that the immediate intervention group will increase
their levels of physical activity and reduce their caloric intake and body weight immediately
following the intervention, compared to the delayed intervention group.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Deaf men and women ages 40-70 years who use sign language and live in the Rochester
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), have a body mass index (BMI) of 25-45
- Permission to participate from a primary healthcare provider if: 1) self-reported
diagnosis of a recent cardiovascular disease event (heart attack or stroke in past 6
months), and 2) self-reported heart condition, chest pain, dizziness, or other reason
not to participate in physical activity 3) self-reported weight loss surgery in the
past two years
- Must be willing to follow a healthy dietary pattern and to abstain from using weight
loss medications during the study
- Must be willing and able to attend group sessions and to participate in data
collection requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants who had a cardiovascular disease event in the past 6 months who did not
obtain medical clearance from their provider
- Participants who had self-reported heart condition, chest pain, dizziness, or other
reason not to participate in physical activity who did not obtain medical clearance
from their provider
- Participants who had weight loss surgery in the past two years and who did not obtain
medical clearance from their provider
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy during the study period (each of
which will be determined by subject self-report through an in-person interview with a
research team member)
- Those people who are unable or unwilling to provide written, informed consent
- Those people who are unable to see and interact with computer-based questionnaires and
educational interventions
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