The Effect of Repeated Lifestyle Intervention on Weight Loss Maintenance

January 29, 2016 updated by: Jørn Wulff Helge, University of Copenhagen

In Denmark and the western world, there is an increasing prevalence of obesity probably due to a combination of inadequate daily physical activity and a high energy intake. One approach to achieve weight loss and change life style is to participate in an intensive supervised prolonged life style modification course. The immediate effect is often positive, but over time the overall effect is limited as the majority will not maintain weight loss and a changed life style.

In this study we will analyse the results of the intensive lifestyle intervention as it has been practised at Ubberup Folk High School over the last 13 years. As some people have several stays at Ubberup Folk High School we want to we have a special interest in the effect of repeated lifestyle intervention.

Research question:

What is the effect of several lifestyle interventions on weight loss maintenance?

The study design is retrospective and descriptive and will be based on a lifestyle intervention, as it has practiced in a real life setting at Ubberup folk high school.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

2120

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Denmark
      • Copenhagen, Denmark, 2200
        • University of Copenhagen, Department of Biomedical Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Former participants of Ubberup Folk High School.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Former participants of the intensive lifestyle intervention at Ubberup Folk High School.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Gastric bypass surgery or banding

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention
Former participants of intensive lifestyle intervention at Ubberup Folk High School.
Behavioral: Intensive Lifestyle Intervention
Intensive Lifestyle intervention at Ubberup Folk High School for 10-14 weeks. Daily exercise for 1-3hrs. Calorie restriction. Education within Nutrition, exercise and healthy living in general.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in total body weight
Time Frame: Before intervention, after intervention (after 10-14 weeks) and follow up measurements after 1-13 years depending on when the lifestyle intervention took place
Before intervention, after intervention (after 10-14 weeks) and follow up measurements after 1-13 years depending on when the lifestyle intervention took place

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in body composition
Time Frame: Before intervention, after intervention (after 10-14 weeks) and follow up measurements after 1-13 years depending on when the lifestyle intervention took place
Measured by bio-impedance.
Before intervention, after intervention (after 10-14 weeks) and follow up measurements after 1-13 years depending on when the lifestyle intervention took place

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Copenhagen

Collaborators

Ubberup Folk High School

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jørn W Helge, PhD, University of Copenhagen, Department of Biomedical Sciences

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 21, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

January 20, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 1, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2016

Last Verified

January 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UBBERUP1

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