Want to lose weight and get healthy in the New Year?
Are you interested in trying a flexible weight loss program at no-cost?
If you are at least 25 years old, interested in losing weight, and you live with a spouse or significant other, this study may be for you! If you are eligible, you will:
- Receive free access to a weight loss program for 6 months (at any location) & access to all eTools, including 24/7 Expert Chat. The program is flexible; you may use the program as much or as little as you’d like over the course of 6 months. Medication is not used in this program.
- Complete questionnaires at your initial visit and again 3 and 6 months later and be compensated for your time. You will only need to come to UConn three times over the course of the study.
Contact the UConn Weight Management Lab now to learn more about this free 6-month program and to schedule an appointment for January 2015.
(860) 486-3868 or weightresearch@uconn.edu
| Study Purpose |
| This randomized controlled trial will examine the potential impact of weight loss on untreated family members in the home. |
| Study Design |
| Eligible participants will be invited to come to the University of Connecticut to complete a baseline assessment visit with their spouse and any children in their home. Height and weight will be obtained and participants will be asked to complete questionnaires regarding dietary choices, physical activity, weight management strategies, and relationship with your family. Upon completion of the baseline questionnaires, participants will be randomized to either Weight Watchers or to a self-help condition. If you are randomized to Weight Watchers, you will receive 6 months of free membership that you can use at any Weight Watchers location and to access eTools. If you are randomized to the self-help condition, you will receive written dietary and exercise guidelines and a list of local resources that might support weight management. At the end of the 6 month study, you will also receive 6 months of free membership to Weight Watchers. Participants will be asked to return 3 and 6-months after their initial visit to collect follow-up information, including height/weight. |
| Study Requirements |
| To be eligible for the study, you must be at least 25 years old, interested in losing weight, and living with a spouse/significant other who may also be overweight. For more information on eligibility requirements, please call us at 860-486-3868. |
| Study Duration |
| 6 months |
| Study Benefits |
| All participants will receive free access to Weight Watchers for six months, although those randomized to the self-help condition will receive that benefit after the study is completed. As a result of participating in this study, the dietary and physical activity habits of you and your family may improve.Weight loss is a possible benefit, but is not guaranteed. |
| Study Contact |
| Call the UConn Weight Management Lab at 860-486-3868 or email weightresearch@uconn.edu to learn more and find out if you are eligible to participate. |
This protocol has been approved by the UConn IRB, protocol # H14-260.