Trial of Fresh Start Weight Loss Intervention in WIC Participants
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/16/2019 |
| Start Date: | July 2014 |
| End Date: | September 2019 |
Fresh Start: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The Fresh Start postpartum weight loss program will test the effectiveness of a group-based
weight loss intervention that includes videos featuring peers who have successfully achieved
postpartum weight loss. The group-based condition will be compared to a control condition
involving print materials related to weight loss.
weight loss intervention that includes videos featuring peers who have successfully achieved
postpartum weight loss. The group-based condition will be compared to a control condition
involving print materials related to weight loss.
The goal is to study the effectiveness and implementation of a postpartum weight loss
intervention for WIC clients that has potential for sustainability. The investigators will
compare outcomes among participants in a group-based weight loss intervention condition
(Fresh Start) to outcomes among participants in a self-directed, print materials only,
comparison group. The Fresh Start intervention, informed by formative research studies,
consists of an 8-session group-based weight loss intervention delivered by WIC nutritionists
and peer leaders. The intervention integrates key educational and skill building strategies
from the lifestyle arm of the Diabetes Prevention Program with delivery strategies and
messages specific for the WIC program and postpartum women. The intervention will be
evaluated in a randomized clinical trial that will contribute to generalizable knowledge.
intervention for WIC clients that has potential for sustainability. The investigators will
compare outcomes among participants in a group-based weight loss intervention condition
(Fresh Start) to outcomes among participants in a self-directed, print materials only,
comparison group. The Fresh Start intervention, informed by formative research studies,
consists of an 8-session group-based weight loss intervention delivered by WIC nutritionists
and peer leaders. The intervention integrates key educational and skill building strategies
from the lifestyle arm of the Diabetes Prevention Program with delivery strategies and
messages specific for the WIC program and postpartum women. The intervention will be
evaluated in a randomized clinical trial that will contribute to generalizable knowledge.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 6 months or less postpartum
- Speaks English
- BMI 25 or greater
- Client of WIC program, Worcester MA
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not able to give informed consent
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