Impact of Volunteer Peer-Led Intervention for Weight Control in Primary Care

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The specific objective of this research proposal is to determine the short-term efficacy of a primary care-based weight control intervention in which successful volunteer peers deliver a group-based program. The purpose of the study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a successful volunteer peer-led weight control program compared to a control condition to determine intervention efficacy at 3 months. Six peer leaders from 2 primary care clinics will be recruited and trained to conduct the intervention. Overweight and obese patients (n=80) will be recruited (randomized by individual) to determine weight loss at 3 months (primary outcome). The program consists of 12 weekly weight loss sessions led by a successful volunteer peer leader using an adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program to help participants lose weight.

Detailed Description
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The intervention will consist of 12 weekly one-hour weight loss sessions led by successful volunteer peers. The initial weight loss session will be conducted by the peer leaders with oversight by the PI. This session will serve to introduce the program and give an overview of program. The remaining sessions, conducted by co-peer leaders, will utilize an adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program. This adaptation allows for use in a group setting and facilitation by a lay individual. Control Condition: Participants in the control condition will be given written information at the baseline visit from the NIH website Aim for a Healthy Weight to provide a basic understanding of weight loss and access to basic online resources. We expect that use of the website may result in some weight loss. However, similar information-only interventions have had a very small effect, which is accounted for in the sample size calculation.

Official Title
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Impact of Volunteer Peer-Led Intervention for Weight Control in Primary Care

Conditions
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Weight Loss

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Weight loss Groups


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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PEER Inclusion Criteria: Successful at volitional weight loss, defined as at least 10% of their initial body weight and maintenance for ≥ 1 year Fluently speak and read English Willing to volunteer 1 hour each week as a group leader Able and willing to give informed consent. Must have internet access Participant Inclusion Criteria: Fluently speak and read English Able and willing to give informed consent Body Mass Index > 25 and < 45 Interested in participating in weekly group sessions for weight loss Must have internet access Exclusion Criteria: Current or planned pregnancy within the next year Medical or other contraindications to weight loss, including, but not limited to, history of: Myocardial infarction Stroke Unstable angina Congestive heart failure Cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer) History of gastric bypass surgery or scheduled surgery for this purpose Current use of prescription medication for weight loss Weight loss of > 5% of current body weight in previous 6 months Contraindications to weight loss Evidence of severe cognitive impairment or major psychiatric illness Plans to move in the next 6 months Answering yes to any question on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| No Intervention: Control<br>Participants in the control condition will be given written information at the baseline visit from the NIH website Aim for a Healthy Weight to provide a basic understanding of weight loss and access to basic online resources, but will not participate in group weight loss sessions with peer leaders. | |
| Experimental: Weight Loss Groups<br>Participants in this arm will receive peer-led facilitation within groups using an adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program. | Behavioral: Weight loss Groups<br>* The intervention will consist of 12 weekly one-hour weight loss sessions led by successful volunteer peers. Participants are provided with a modified version of the Diabetes Prevention Program manual and are mentored by peer leaders at weight loss sessions.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Percent Change in Weight | We will assess our participants to evaluate the percent change in weight over the 12 week period of the study using a scale. | 12 weeks after initial consent | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BMI | Change in BMI from baseline to follow up will be assessed using a scale and stadiometer. | 12 weeks after initial consent | 
| Blood Pressure | Blood pressure will be recorded using an OMRON automatic blood pressure cuff. | 12 weeks after initial consent | 
| Physical Activity | Assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire | 12 weeks after initial consent | 
| Dietary Intake | Assessed using the NCI Dietary History Questionnaire | 12 weeks after initial consent | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Weight loss