Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program
Abstract Objective Adaptive interventions may improve the potency and scalability of behavioral weight loss interventions, but the treatments—or treatment combinations—that should be offered are unknown. A two‐stage pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial was used to test the timing an...
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| author | Caitlin E. Martinez Brooke T. Nezami Elizabeth Mayer‐Davis Erik A. Willis Amy A. Gorin Deborah F. Tate |
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| description | Abstract Objective Adaptive interventions may improve the potency and scalability of behavioral weight loss interventions, but the treatments—or treatment combinations—that should be offered are unknown. A two‐stage pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial was used to test the timing and dose of human support added to a core digital weight loss program. Methods In stage 1, 99 adults with overweight/obesity were randomized at baseline to a kick‐off with or without additional human support. In stage 2, “early non‐responders” who had not achieved a 2% weight loss were re‐randomized after 4 weeks to either biweekly counseling (120 min over 8 weeks) or a one‐time check‐in (30 min) with a dietitian. “Early responders” continued with the mHealth program alone. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed against pre‐specified criteria. Preliminary outcomes (weight loss, self‐monitoring and behavioral goal adherence) were explored. Results The study met all feasibility and acceptability criteria. The rate of early response was 52.5%. Mean (SE) 3‐month percent weight losses were significantly greater in early responders (−6.63% (0.72)) than non‐responders (−1.70% (0.43), p < 0.001). Outcomes were similar by first‐ and second‐line treatment though more counseling (27.3%) than check‐in (12.5%) participants achieved a 5% weight loss. Conclusions Identifying early responders may help optimize weight loss interventions, but more research is needed on rescue treatments for early non‐responders. Trial Registration ClinicalTrial.gov, NCT05929469. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3e27f6f7a86f4eb59965cac94ca0e21c2024-12-27T10:20:33ZengWileyObesity Science & Practice2055-22382024-12-01106n/an/a10.1002/osp4.70018Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss programCaitlin E. Martinez0Brooke T. Nezami1Elizabeth Mayer‐Davis2Erik A. Willis3Amy A. Gorin4Deborah F. Tate5Department of Nutrition Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USADepartment of Nutrition Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USADepartment of Nutrition Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USACenter for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USADepartment of Psychological Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs Connecticut USADepartment of Nutrition Gillings School of Global Public Health University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USAAbstract Objective Adaptive interventions may improve the potency and scalability of behavioral weight loss interventions, but the treatments—or treatment combinations—that should be offered are unknown. A two‐stage pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial was used to test the timing and dose of human support added to a core digital weight loss program. Methods In stage 1, 99 adults with overweight/obesity were randomized at baseline to a kick‐off with or without additional human support. In stage 2, “early non‐responders” who had not achieved a 2% weight loss were re‐randomized after 4 weeks to either biweekly counseling (120 min over 8 weeks) or a one‐time check‐in (30 min) with a dietitian. “Early responders” continued with the mHealth program alone. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed against pre‐specified criteria. Preliminary outcomes (weight loss, self‐monitoring and behavioral goal adherence) were explored. Results The study met all feasibility and acceptability criteria. The rate of early response was 52.5%. Mean (SE) 3‐month percent weight losses were significantly greater in early responders (−6.63% (0.72)) than non‐responders (−1.70% (0.43), p < 0.001). Outcomes were similar by first‐ and second‐line treatment though more counseling (27.3%) than check‐in (12.5%) participants achieved a 5% weight loss. Conclusions Identifying early responders may help optimize weight loss interventions, but more research is needed on rescue treatments for early non‐responders. Trial Registration ClinicalTrial.gov, NCT05929469.https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.70018adaptivecounselingdigitalobesityoptimization |
| spellingShingle | Caitlin E. Martinez Brooke T. Nezami Elizabeth Mayer‐Davis Erik A. Willis Amy A. Gorin Deborah F. Tate Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program Obesity Science & Practice adaptive counseling digital obesity optimization |
| title | Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program |
| title_full | Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program |
| title_fullStr | Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program |
| title_full_unstemmed | Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program |
| title_short | Results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program |
| title_sort | results of a pilot sequential multiple assignment randomized trial using counseling to augment a digital weight loss program |
| topic | adaptive counseling digital obesity optimization |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.70018 |
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