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Patient-Delivered Continuous Care for Weight Loss Maintenance: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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A patient-delivered lifestyle intervention for weight loss maintenance (WLM) showed better results than standard professional care. This approach, using mentors and peer support, offers a sustainable model for obesity treatment.

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Area of Science:

Obesity research
Behavioral medicine
Public health

Background:

Weight loss maintenance (WLM) is a significant challenge in obesity treatment.
Current continuous care models are effective but costly and unsustainable.
Novel, cost-effective WLM strategies are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of an entirely patient-delivered WLM treatment versus professionally delivered standard-of-care (SOC).
To evaluate a novel WLM intervention model for sustainability and effectiveness.

Main Methods:

A 2-phase randomized clinical trial was conducted.
Phase 1 involved an online weight loss program; eligible participants entered Phase 2 (18-month WLM trial).
Phase 2 randomized participants to either patient-delivered (mentors and peers) or professional SOC WLM interventions.

Main Results:

Patient-delivered WLM resulted in significantly less weight regain compared to SOC at 18 months (0.77 kg vs 2.37 kg).
Significant improvements were also observed in diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, physical activity, and sedentary behavior with the patient-delivered intervention.
The patient-delivered intervention demonstrated superior outcomes in weight management and cardiovascular risk factors.

Conclusions:

Patient-delivered lifestyle interventions, utilizing mentors and peer support, are more effective for WLM than professional SOC.
This novel approach offers a promising, potentially more sustainable model for long-term obesity management.
Further research should explore the implementation of this model in diverse community and clinical settings.