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The EARLY trials: a consortium of studies targeting weight control in young adults

Leslie A Lytle1, Laura P Svetkey2, Kevin Patrick3

  • 1Department of Health Behavior, University of North Carolina, Campus Box 7440, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7440 USA.

Translational Behavioral Medicine
|September 30, 2014
PubMed

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Young adults face high obesity risks. The Early Adult Reduction of weight through LifestYle (EARLY) consortium efficiently tested multiple weight management interventions to identify effective strategies for this population.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Obesity Research

Background:

  • Young adulthood is a critical period for obesity development.
  • Few interventions specifically target weight management in this demographic.
  • A consortium approach can accelerate research on effective strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Early Adult Reduction of weight through LifestYle (EARLY) intervention trials.
  • To outline the cooperative structure and common methodologies used across seven research sites.
  • To highlight the benefits of a consortium for obesity intervention research in young adults.

Main Methods:

  • Seven independent research sites collaborated on weight-related intervention trials.
  • A common protocol and standardized measurement tools were implemented across all sites.
  • An executive committee, steering committee, and workgroups managed the consortium's coordinated efforts.

Main Results:

  • The EARLY consortium successfully coordinated seven distinct intervention trials.
  • Common protocols and measurement tools facilitated data collection and comparison.
  • The collaborative structure enhanced efficiency and speed in research.

Conclusions:

  • Consortium models are effective for conducting multiple, coordinated intervention trials.
  • This approach accelerates the identification of effective weight management strategies for young adults.
  • The EARLY trials provide a framework for future collaborative obesity research.
Keywords:
Intervention trialsObesityResearch consortiumYoung adults

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