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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2017 Jun;22(7):943-950.
doi: 10.1177/1359105315619690. Epub 2015 Dec 13.

A randomized trial comparing two approaches to weight loss

Robert A Carels  1 , Jessica Borushok  2 , Maija Taylor  2 , James Rossi  1 , Debra Hoffmann  2 , Jacob Burmeister  2 , Nova Hinman  2 , Jenna Marx  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized trial comparing two approaches to weight loss

Robert A Carels et al. J Health Psychol. 2017 Jun.

Abstract

Weight loss programs evidence considerable variability in treatment outcomes, and weight regain is common, signaling the need for the refinement of effective treatments. This study compared the recently developed Transforming Your Life program to the Diabetes Prevention Program, considered the "Gold Standard" in behavioral weight loss treatment. A total of 98 participants (Transforming Your Life = 51; Diabetes Prevention Program = 47) were randomized to the two weight loss interventions. The Transforming Your Life program and Diabetes Prevention Program produced comparable weight loss and maintenance outcomes. Individuals may benefit from engagement in the Transforming Your Life program, if they are searching for a somewhat novel approach to losing weight other than that offered by the Diabetes Prevention Program.

Keywords: obesity; weight loss treatment.

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